Really fresh Ceviche verde
Hey friends!! how was your Christmas? I hope it was wonderful! like mine, celebrated with my loved ones! over Chantal's my mother-in-law, in the south of France, a charming small village named "Les Issambres" in between Saint Maxime and Saint Raphael.
That's why we celebrated a Christmas dinner in my house before leaving with my family. If you follow this blog you'd already know that I live in the middle of the Caribbean in an island called Dominican Republic, in the capital, Santo Domingo.
Ingredients
- ½- pound fresh tuna or a firm-fleshed fish
- 1 teaspoon of small capers
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice + 3 limes juice
- ¾ cup green olives sliced
- ¼ cup red onion very finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Plantain chips
Instructions
- Chop fish into ½" cubes; place in medium bowl. Add the juice of the 3 limes; toss to coat. Marinate until the edges of the cubes begin to turn opaque, tossing occasionally, 10 - 15 minutes.
- Cup the plantain with a mandolin and fry until golden.
- Discard the lime juice; add to bowl along with green olives, onion, and capers. Season with the salt, mix until well combined. Add olive oil and lime juice, taste, and season with salt if necessary. Garnish with the cilantro leaves.
- Serve with plantain chips.
Also that I was born and raised in the Dominican Republic, that my father is Spanish, my mother is 50 % Dominican, 25 % Chinese and 25 % Italian! And then I went and marry a handsome French guy who was born and raised in Casablanca, Morocco! In our house, we speak currently French, Spanish, and my husband and I chose English to discuss serious matters without the children understanding us, the girls learned to speak English also, so no it is too late for those discussions.
All that to say that celebrating with family is really important for us! we cherish all the moments we can spend with our loved ones and we hope you too got to spend time with your family.
Here is a fresh and light pause for all the holiday's eating binge! This ceviche was made with fresh yellow fin tuna delivered from the fisherman to our provider and then to our doorstep after being processed and have never been frozen. With such a fresh produce you can't go wrong, flavors seem to come together by magic just by adding onions, capers, olives, lemon juice and olive oil! A few cilantro leaves for garnish!
Happy holidays!
David @ Spiced says
What a fun recipe, Gaila! And I had no idea that you have such a diverse background...that explains all of your awesome recipes! 🙂 It sounds like you guys had a ton of fun in France visiting family. Spending Christmas in a small French village sounds quite charming actually. I've always been a little afraid to make ceviche at home since I never know when it's actually cooked. But I need to try it again soon...and this version sounds awesome with all of the cilantro and olives! Happy (early) New Year's to you and your family!
Petit Gourmet says
David! Darling! thanks! we are still here and have a wonderful time, we are on the south just in front of the Mediterranean sea and the weather has been quite good. This ceviche is super easy, when you try it at home, you will see the fish turning from red to white (tuna) in a few minutes, after discarding that lime juice, you just have to season it with a lime vinaigrette and ad the rest! really that simple and couldn't be more fresh than this! I hope you, Laura and Robbie have a wonderful new years celebration! hugs
allie says
Hi Gaila - sounds like you had an absolutely idyllic Christmas with your family. You have quite the diverse family - that's a beautiful thing, though I'm sure it can have its challenges also. The fresh ceviche is lovely, well done! Wishing you and your family a wonderful 2017 filled with, peace, joy and every blessing in the new year. XO
Petit Gourmet says
Allie! Hello and happy new year's to you and your beautiful family! I hope this year is filled with wonderful things for all of you, love, health and joy for you my dear!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
You are so lucky to be so close to such fresh tuna! I have to admit that I'm jealous of your Mediterranean home and your visit to France! Happy New Year!
Petit Gourmet says
Hello Rachelle! hehehe I was thinking that maybe we could get a group together and turn it into a foodie - blogger's trip to the south of France! why not? anything is possible! I wish you and your family the best for this 2017! love and lots of health!! hugs
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
Happy New Year, girl!!! I hope you and your family had a beautiful holiday! I'm a HUGE fan of ceviche, like I could seriously eat it daily. So naturally I am loving this post! Looks delicious! I'll take extra plantain chips with mine! YUMM! Cheers!
Petit Gourmet says
Happy new year's my dear Chey! I hope you had a blast with Boy and the furry kids! This ceviche is incridible and it's easy to make!!! wonderful combination!
GiGi says
THIS RECIPE has my name written all over it. I am for sure buying these ingredients at the store and making it. No sharing with anyone. NOPE. I am a food hoarder (especially when it comes to FISH) and proud of it!
Petit Gourmet says
Thank you Gigi! I love ceviche! and this recipe is so good! thank you for stopping by!