Peruvian · appetizer
Ceviche Clasico
Ceviche Clasico reads citrus 6.5, sourness 5.7 and smoke 4.5 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Peruvian appetizer, about 30 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 5.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 3.0 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 8.2 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 4.9 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 2.0 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.3 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Citrus 6.5 · Sourness 5.7 · Smoke 4.5 · Umami 4.3 · Heat 3.8 · Marine & Briny 3.8 · Salinity 3.6 · Herbaceous 3.0 · Sweetness 2.7 · Earthy 2.1 · Allium 1.9 · Richness 1.7 · Fruity 0.9 · Nutty 0.8 · Floral 0.8 · Warm Spice 0.7 · Bitterness 0.5
What's in it (10)
- 1.5 lbs fresh white fish (corvina
- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed key lime juice
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 1 aji limo chile thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 2 sweet potatoes boiled and sliced
- 1 cup choclo (giant Peruvian corn) cooked
- 1 cup cancha (toasted corn)
Time & effort: about 30 min (20 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 70.5 kcal, 7.7 g protein, 0.8 g fat, 8.6 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains seafood — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Season fish cubes with salt and pepper, then pour enough lime juice over them to submerge completely; mix in sliced red onion, aji limo, and cilantro.
- Let marinate for 10 to 15 minutes until the fish turns opaque, then taste and adjust salt.
- Serve immediately in chilled bowls with sweet potato, choclo, and cancha on the side.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.