Sea bass ceviche with yellow chili and rocoto tiger’s milk

Peruvian recipes

Seafood

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Medium

120'

Roberto Sihuay

Chef

Roberto Sihuay

Two-Colored Sea Bass Ceviche is a modern interpretation of the Peruvian classic, where the freshness of the fish is paired with two distinct intensities of leche de tigre. On one side, the yellow chili version brings creaminess, balance, and a mild aromatic heat; on the other, rocoto adds a bolder and more vibrant character. The sea bass, cut into cubes, is marinated à la minute to preserve its firm texture and clean flavor. It is served with traditional garnishes such as cancha corn, choclo, and red onion, alongside a crispy plantain chip that adds a crunchy contrast. The result is a fresh, balanced, and visually striking dish where acidity, spice, and sweetness coexist in perfect harmony.

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Ingredients

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Ceviche and Garnishes

  • 300 gr of sea bass cut into cubes
  • 5 gr of finely chopped cilantro
  • 6 gr of ají limo cut in brunoise
  • 40 gr of Panca Pepper Paste
  • 40 gr of rocoto paste
  • 80 gr of sliced red onion
  • 120 gr of cooked corn
  • 100 gr of fried corn
  • 40 gr of crispy ripe plantain
  • 5 gr of slices of aji limo pepper

Base Tiger’s Milk

  • 150 gr of freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 40 gr of fish broth
  • 20 gr of fish broth
  • 10 gr of cilantro sprigs
  • 5 gr of ginger in pieces
  • 5 gr of of whole peeled garlic cloves
  • 20 gr of julienned white onion
  • 4 gr of salt
  • 40 gr of Panca Pepper Paste

Yellow Chili Tiger’s Milk

  • 60 gr of tiger's milk base
  • 1 pinch of salt to taste
  • 40 gr of rocoto paste

Rocoto Tiger’s Milk

  • 60 gr of tiger's milk base
  • 1 pinch of salt to taste

Sweet Plantain Crisp

  • 100 gr of fried roasted plantain
  • 100 gr of cooked potato

Preparation

Preparation

Base Tiger’s Milk

  1. Place the vegetables and salt in a bowl.
  2. Mash and mix well.
  3. Add the lime juice and fish stock.
  4. Stir, season, and strain.

Yellow Chili Tiger’s Milk

  1. Mix the yellow chili paste with the base tiger’s milk.
  2. Emulsify well.
  3. Adjust salt and reserve.

Rocoto Tiger’s Milk

  1. Mix the rocoto paste with the base tiger’s milk.
  2. Emulsify until fully combined.
  3. Adjust salt and reserve.

Sweet Plantain Crisp

  1. Pass the plantain and potato through a food mill.
  2. Mix until a smooth purée is obtained.
  3. Spread between sheets of parchment paper and roll thin with a rolling pin.
  4. Dehydrate in the oven at 80°C for approximately 5 hours.
  5. Store once fully dry.

Ceviche and Plating

  1. Mix the sea bass with salt, cilantro, and ají limo.
  2. Divide into two equal portions (150 g and 150 g).
  3. Mix one portion with the yellow chili tiger’s milk and plate.
  4. Mix the other portion with the rocoto tiger’s milk and plate alongside.
  5. Finish by adding the garnishes on top.

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