It’s a scorcher out there! And when the weather is extra warm, our favorite dinners can start to seem awfully…hot (looking at you, spaghetti). To beat the heat, we’re rounded up some of our favorite recipes to enjoy under a strong fan. There may be some quick cooking involved, but […]
All About Ceviche
It is funny in the food world how trends come and go, yet some dishes fly just under the radar. Ceviche is a dish that continues to be interesting but has yet to reach the cross-cultural influence that, say, sushi has. The origins of both are not as far-flung as […]
Ceviche Tradicional con Leche de Tigre (Peruvian Ceviche with Leche de Tigre)
Makes 4 portions Choclo is large-kernel corn, typically available frozen at grocery stores or specialty markets, that can be treated just like every day sweet corn kernels. Cancha is similarly large-kernel corn that is fried and crunchy, like an American-style corn nut.
Green Mexican Ceviche
Makes 6 servings Ingredients 3 lb mahimahi, cut into 3/4-in dice 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1 lb tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed, diced 24 manzanilla olives, pitted, finely diced 1/2 cup small-dice white onions 2 jalapeños, cut into small dice 2 firm Hass avocados (about 4 oz each), cut […]
Mango and Tuna Ceviche
Makes about 8 servings Ingredients 8 oz tuna, diced 5 tablespoons lime juice, divided use, plus more as needed Kosher salt, as needed 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced 1/2 cup seeded and diced cucumber 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, rinsed in cold water 1 to 2 teaspoons minced […]
Nikkei: Japanese + Peruvian Cuisine
“Nikkei” refers to a culinary style that combines elements of Japanese and Peruvian cooking traditions. Borrowing from the term used to describe people of the Japanese diaspora and their descendants who settled in other countries, Nikkei cuisine celebrates the new dishes and traditions formed when Japanese immigrants to Peru adapted […]