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Peruvian ceviche with authentic leche de tigre recipe

Name: Peruvian ceviche with authentic leche de tigre recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 500g white fish fillet, cut into 1cm cubes; Juice of 6 limes, fresh; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 1 fresh red chili, finely chopped; Salt, to taste; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves, chopped; Bones and scraps of white fish; Juice of 4 limes, fresh; 1 stalk of celery, chopped; ½ cup fish stock; 1 clove garlic, minced; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 sweet potato, boiled and sliced; 1 cob of corn, boiled and sliced

Experience the vibrant flavors of the Andes with this traditional Peruvian ceviche that balances fresh white fish with a sharp citrus marinade. This easy step-by-step guide helps you achieve restaurant-quality results in your own kitchen today.

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·By Ethan Brooks·July 22, 2025

Peruvian ceviche with authentic leche de tigre recipe — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 h

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Ceviche

For the Leche de Tigre

For the Side

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 189 kcal
Protein: 22.5 g
Carbs: 24.75 g
Fat: 1.5 g
Fiber: 3 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 757 kcal
Protein: 90 g
Carbs: 99 g
Fat: 6 g
Fiber: 12 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
500g white fish fillet cut into 1cm cubes	360	80	0	4	0
Juice of 6 limes fresh	60	1	21	0	2
1 red onion thinly sliced	40	1	9	0	2
1 fresh red chili finely chopped	6	0	1	0	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves chopped	1	0	0	0	0
Bones and scraps of white fish	0	0	0	0	0
Juice of 4 limes fresh	40	1	14	0	1
1 stalk of celery chopped	6	0	1	0	0
½ cup fish stock	5	1	0	0	0
1 clove garlic minced	4	0	1	0	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1 sweet potato boiled and sliced	112	2	26	0	4
1 cob of corn boiled and sliced	123	4	27	2	3

These nutrition estimates are for informational purposes only and not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Ceviche

1
Combine Fish and Lime
In a mixing bowl, combine the white fish cubes with lime juice and season with salt.
2
Cure the Fish
Let the fish sit for approximately 15 minutes until the edges begin to turn opaque.
3
Add Vegetables
Stir in sliced red onion, chopped chili, and cilantro.

Preparing the Leche de Tigre

1
Simmer Base
Simmer fish bones and scraps with fish stock, celery, and garlic for 15 minutes.
2
Strain and Season
Strain the stock and add fresh lime juice, salt, and pepper.
3
Blend and Chill
Blend until smooth and refrigerate until ready to use.

How to Make Peruvian ceviche with authentic leche de tigre recipe

Total time: 1 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Marinating the Fish
Allow the fish to cure in the lime juice for the right texture.
2
Preparing the Leche de Tigre
Ensure all bones and fish scraps are strained out for a smooth texture.
3
Blending
Incorporate all of the mentioned ingredients until fully blended.