Creamy Peruvian Tiradito with Rocoto Sauce

Name: Creamy Peruvian Tiradito with Rocoto Sauce
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 300 grams sushi-grade fish; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 rocoto pepper; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 clove garlic; 1 tablespoon lime juice; Salt to taste; 1 tablespoon cilantro; 1/2 red onion; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

A fusion of Japanese technique and Peruvian flavors

Enjoy this delicate fusion dish that combines the thinly sliced fish of tiradito with a spicy and creamy rocoto sauce.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Fish

300 grams sushi-grade fish

(such as fluke or yellowtail) — thinly sliced

For the Marinade

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Rocoto Sauce

1 rocoto pepper

seeded and finely chopped

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 clove garlic

minced

1 tablespoon lime juice

Salt to taste

For the Garnishes

1 tablespoon cilantro

finely chopped

1/2 red onion

thinly sliced and rinsed

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Preparation

Marinating the Fish

Arrange the Fish

Arrange the thinly sliced fish in a single layer on a platter.

Use the freshest fish possible for the best flavor and texture.

Mix Marinade

Mix lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, and salt in a bowl.

Marinate Fish

Pour the marinade over the fish and let it sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Do not overcook the fish in the marinade, as this will alter its texture.

Preparing the Rocoto Sauce

Sauté Pepper and Garlic

In a small saucepan, sauté the rocoto pepper and garlic until fragrant.

Add Cream

Add the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.

Season Sauce

Stir in the lime juice, season with salt, and cook until the sauce thickens slightly.

Chill your serving platter in advance to keep the tiradito cool during serving.

Cooking Process

Sauce Preparation

Simmer the rocoto pepper and garlic, then add cream and lime juice.

Fish Marination

Allow the fish to marinate in the lime-soy mixture for at least 30 minutes.

Garnishing

Prepare garnishes and top the dish just before serving.

Plating & Serving