ceviche
everyday, Mexico
In Mexico the dish is called ceviche, spelled with a v. Peru often writes cebiche, but both mean seafood cured in citrus juice.
Meaning: raw seafood cured in lime juice (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| ceviche | everyday, Mexico |
| cebiche | Peru spelling |
In Mexico ceviche is common on the coasts and is often served on a tostada, a crisp fried tortilla, or with crackers. Fish, shrimp and other seafood are used.
Which one should you use?
Mexican versions usually include tomato, onion, cilantro and chile, which gives them a different feel from the simpler Peruvian style.
How do you pronounce it?
Say "seh-BEE-cheh", with the stress on the middle syllable.
Did you know?
- Mexicans call the tomato jitomate in the center and south of the country, while tomate often means the green tomatillo in parts of Mexico.
Examples in context
- Quiero un ceviche de camarón.I want a shrimp ceviche.
- El ceviche de pescado está fresquísimo.The fish ceviche is very fresh.
- Pedimos tostadas de ceviche.We ordered ceviche tostadas.
Example conversation
Mario and Elena eat at a beach stand in Mazatlán.
- Mario¿Qué lleva el ceviche?What is in the ceviche?
- VendedorPescado, limón, jitomate y cilantro.Fish, lime, tomato and cilantro.
- ElenaDos tostadas, por favor.Two tostadas, please.
