Tilapia Ceviche
by Tavolino
A refreshing and light dish, typical of Latin American cuisine, where tilapia cubes are marinated in lime juice for an acidic and flavorful 'cooking' process.
Ingredients
- tilapia fillets 4
- lime juice 3 units
- garlic paste 1/4 teaspoon
- hot sauce 3 drops
- tomatoes 2 units
Preparation
- 1
Clean the 4 tilapia fillets and cut them into uniform medium cubes.
- 2
Dice the 2 tomatoes into small cubes, removing the seeds if desired.
- 3
In a glass or ceramic bowl, place the fish cubes.
- 4
Add the juice of 3 limes over the fish, ensuring all pieces are covered.
- 5
Mix 1/4 teaspoon of garlic paste and the 3 drops of hot sauce into the fish.
- 6
Add the 2 diced tomatoes to the mixture.
- 7
Place the bowl in the refrigerator and let it marinate for about 3 hours so the lime acid cooks the fish.
- 8
Remove from the refrigerator and serve immediately, ensuring the fish is well chilled.