My recent trip to Panama allowed me to eat ceviche (raw fish marinated in acid such as lime juice) for as little as one dollar per bowl. This was ridiculously cheap, even for Panama. I tried to recreate the refreshing dish this evening, however, upon inspect of my filet of cod, I found a roundworm (Gross!).
A word of caution: Be careful when choosing fish for ceviche. The older it gets, the fishier it starts to smell. I recommend getting a filet from a fish market, and not the grovery shelf where fish can sit for days on end.
Although my ceviche wasn't completed, here's the method I planned on using. I expect you'll find it delightful.
1 filet of your favorite light fish (cod, scallops, shrimp, tilapia)
enough lime juice to fully submerge your fish
2 tomatoes, chopped medium
1/2 red onion, chopped small
TONS of fresh cilanto
salt/pepper
Fill a large bowl with lime juice, chopped red onion, tomato, and cilantro. Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
Thoroughly wash your fish filet and chop it into bite size pieces. Add it to the lime mixture and refrigerate for 30 minutes, covered.
You can then drain some of the liquid, but leave the veggies!
Eat on a toast or tortilla chip.
Enjoy!
-ILR
