Ecuadorian Cuisine
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ceviche

Ecuadorian ceviche is a refreshing seafood dish typically made with fresh shrimp or fish marinated in citrus juices, often accompanied by tomatoes, onions, and cilantro. It holds cultural significance as a coastal staple, enjoyed as a light meal or appetizer especially in warm weather.

7 ingredients
citrusyfreshbrightherbaceousslightly sweet
Indigenous70%
Spanish30%

Ingredients

  • shrimp
    1 lb
  • lime juice
    1 cup
  • tomato
    1 medium, chopped
  • red onion
    1 small, thinly sliced
  • cilantro
    1/4 cup chopped
  • orange juice
    1/2 cup
  • salt
    to taste

Method

Steps not available

Ceviche in Ecuador traces back to indigenous coastal communities who utilized the abundance of fresh seafood and native citrus fruits to create a dish that preserves and flavors fish without cooking over heat.

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Indigenous70%
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