What does Peruvian ceviche taste like?

Peruvian ceviche is about fish (and maybe some seafood) being 'cooked' using the unique Peruvian lemon. It also goes along with other 'unique' Peruvian ingredients as 'aji' or 'rocoto' (both spicy hot). read more

Peruvian ceviche is about fish (and maybe some seafood) being ‘cooked’ using the unique Peruvian lemon. It also goes along with other ‘unique’ Peruvian ingredients as ‘aji’ or ‘rocoto’ (both spicy hot). read more

In Peru, ceviche has been declared to be part of Peru's "national heritage" and has even had a holiday declared in its honor. The classic Peruvian ceviche is composed of chunks of raw fish, marinated in freshly squeezed key lime or bitter orange (naranja agria) juice, with sliced onions, chili peppers, salt and pepper. read more

Ceviche is made with fish and some kind of acid, generally lime or lemon juice. The acidity denatures the fish without cooking it. Poke is similar, but the acid isn't required. read more