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ceviche

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[ suh-vee-chey, ]

noun

  1. an appetizer of small pieces of raw fish marinated in lime or lemon juice, often with onions, peppers, and spices.


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Origin of ceviche1

First recorded in 1950–55; from Latin American Spanish (Peru, Ecuador, etc.) cebiche, ceviche, seviche, possibly a derivative of Spanish cebo “fodder, fish pieces used for bait,” from Latin cibus “food”; possibly from Spanish Arabic ܰ첹, from Arabic “meat cooked in vinegar,” from unrecorded Middle Persian (equivalent to sik “vinegar”+ bāg “food, broth”)
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Eating ceviche on a sunny rooftop in West Hollywood, Maclin sees his delayed path to stardom as anything but inevitable.

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The salmon ceviche was easily the best I’ve had anywhere in the world, and the duck croquettes were the perfect filling snack before heading out to enjoy the afternoon.

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Nelson’s is great for ceviche and a skirt steak sandwich in a relaxed atmosphere with a view of the ocean, while Mar’sel is oysters and Dover sole.

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There are definitely items on the menu that have been originals and available since we first opened 10 years ago, like the breakfast sandwich, lobster roll, some sort of ceviche that rotates each season.

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Raw preparations like ceviche highlight the freshness and natural flavors, while grilling adds a smoky depth.

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More About Ceviche

What isceviche?

Ceviche is an appetizer dish consisting of raw fish marinated in citrus juice and including ingredients like peppers, onions, and spices.

Popular in South America, ceviche generally features chunked fish marinated in lime juice served with sliced white or red onions and chilies. Sea bass, tuna, and shrimp are common choices for the fish, while lemon or bitter orange juice may be used instead of lime. You may even find vegetarian ceviche, with vegetables like mushrooms or artichokes used instead of fish. As long as the base for the dish is served cold and features citrus curing, it could be referred to as a type of ceviche.

Ceviche is also spelled seviche.

Example: The restaurant offered Sofia and Carlos complementary scallop ceviche because it was their anniversary.

Where does𱹾come from?

The first records of the term ceviche come from around the 1950s. It comes from the Latin American Spanish ceviche, which may also be spelled cebiche or seviche.

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What are some other forms related to ceviche?

  • seviche (alternative spelling)

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How is𱹾used in real life?

Ceviche is a popular fish starter dish served in restaurants and made at home.

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True or False?

Ceviche is an appetizer featuring fish and served hot.

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