World Flavors Cookbook

Ceviche Tico Classico

Costa Rican ceviche with sea bass, lime, cilantro, and sweet red peppers — lighter and more citrusy than Peruvian or Mexican versions.

Cuisine: Costa Rica

Ingredients

• 500g sea bass or corvina, diced
• Juice of 8 limes
• 1 sweet red pepper, finely diced
• 1/2 red onion, finely diced
• 1 celery stalk, finely diced
• Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tsp Salsa Lizano (optional)
• Salt and pepper
• Saltine crackers to serve

Instructions

1. Toss fish with lime juice. Marinate 25-30 minutes.
2. Add pepper, onion, celery, and cilantro.
3. Season with salt, pepper, and optional Lizano.
4. Serve immediately on saltine crackers (galletas saladas).