Ceviche

[Nick Cramer]

Ceviche - Jesse [my son-in-law]

I grew up watching how my [northern Mexican] family made their ceviche and
it has always been a matter of guesstimation. It was meant to be eaten as
an appetizer rather than a main course but as time went by it became a
meal. Ceviche is basically uncooked fish that is marinated in lime juice
and salt, the citrus acids basically cook the fish so to speak (Shoot for
at least 8 hours INSIDE THE FRIDGE, just to make sure the lime acid kills
any microbes which the fish might contain). As per the type of fish to use,
Thresher shark, sierra mackerel are pretty good choices for it; although
lately I have been using ground fish bought from Vallarta market, they only
offer ground Tilapia and it has worked fairly well.

Once the fish is ready it will look white and will have a mushy consistency
(Ceviche is meant to be a spread but not a jailhouse one). Add chopped
cilantro, chopped cucumbers, chopped tomatoes, and finely chopped onions.
Fold the veggies onto the fish and serve over tostadas, with your choice of
hot sauce or any type of fresh chillies can be chopped and added onto the
mix if desired.

Serve cold and make sure to drink beer with it.

With 3lbs. of fish I usually use about 7 to 8 limes, some salt to
counteract the tartness. About 5 large cucumbers, 4 large tomatoes(Not
Roma. Sweetness is not the goal) 1/2 White Onion and 1 bundle of cilantro
leafy side.

Word of caution when dealing with uncooked seafood as fresh as it might be,
not everyone's digestive system might be ready for it.

[He and my daughter, Sai, make this every couple of weeks]

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[signman0604]

"Nick Cramer" wrote in message

(snip)

>As per the type of fish to use,
>Thresher shark, sierra mackerel are pretty good choices for it;

Skip the shark...not kosher!

signman

[maxine]

On Jul 31, 8:08�am, "signman0604" <signman0...@verizon.net> wrote:
> "Nick Cramer" �wrote in message
>
> (snip)
>
> >As per the type of fish to use,
> >Thresher shark, sierra mackerel are pretty good choices for it;
>
> Skip the shark...not kosher!
>
> signman

Thanks! After I saw this post, I went and rechecked my sources. I
confused shark with swordfish, which C authorities allow.

maxine in ri

[Nick Cramer]

"signman0604" <signm...@verizon.net> wrote:
> "Nick Cramer" wrote in message
>
> (snip)
> >As per the type of fish to use,
> >Thresher shark, sierra mackerel are pretty good choices for it;
>
> Skip the shark...not kosher!

Thanks, Signman. I'll have to re-calibrate my 'scale'.

--
Nick, KI6VAV. Support severely wounded and disabled Veterans and their
families: https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/ Thank a Veteran!
Support Our Troops: http://anymarine.com/ You are not forgotten.
Thanks ! ! ~Semper Fi~ USMC 1365061

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