Peruvian · drink
Leche de Tigre
Leche de Tigre reads sourness 6.8, citrus 6.8 and allium 4.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Peruvian drink, about 15 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.6 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.8 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 8.8 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.9 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 0.5 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.7 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sourness 6.8 · Citrus 6.8 · Allium 4.1 · Herbaceous 3.7 · Salinity 3.1 · Umami 2.6 · Marine & Briny 2.5 · Heat 2.5 · Fruity 1.5 · Warm Spice 1.3 · Sweetness 1.1 · Floral 0.9 · Earthy 0.8 · Bitterness 0.6
What's in it (11)
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 2 oz small raw fish pieces
- 1/4 red onion
- 1 aji limo chile
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 inch fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup cilantro stems
- salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1 stalk celery
- ice
Time & effort: about 15 min (10 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 63.3 kcal, 4 g protein, 0.6 g fat, 11.4 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains seafood — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Blend lime juice with a few pieces of raw fish, red onion, aji limo, garlic, ginger, and celery until smooth, then strain through a fine sieve.
- Season with salt and white pepper and keep very cold.
- Serve in shot glasses over ice as an appetizer or hangover remedy.
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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.