# Trying to make ceviche for the first time **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** food-cooking\ **Created:** [May 12, 2024, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-make-ceviche-for-the-first-time/1001459 "2024-05-12T20:18:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2024, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-make-ceviche-for-the-first-time/1001459/1 "2024-05-12T20:18:25Z")
I’m trying to make ceviche for the first time. I’ve diced the fish, and it’s been marinating in the fridge with what looks like too much lime juice. Before I put it in there, I put in garlic powder and kosher salt. Once mixed, I sampled the juice. It’s a bit bitter. (Well, limes…) I’ve chopped up some red onion, and I have a bunch of cilantro. I’ll mix those in in about 20 minutes or so, then let it sit for another hour. I wanted to put some avocado in it, but the avocados are still a bit too firm. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2024, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-make-ceviche-for-the-first-time/1001459/2 "2024-05-12T22:27:42Z")
It turned out well for my first attempt. A little on the tart side, but good. And one of the avocados was ripe. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Dr\_Paprika](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr_paprika/32/3042_2.png) [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2024, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-make-ceviche-for-the-first-time/1001459/3 "2024-05-12T22:44:57Z")
Half a teaspoon of sugar goes a long way with some acidic foods. ---
**Author:** ![carrps](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carrps/32/2957_2.png) [@carrps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrps)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2024, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-make-ceviche-for-the-first-time/1001459/4 "2024-05-12T23:20:04Z")
Yes. Don’t be afraid to add a touch of sugar. When I make pickled cucumbers, a little sugar makes all the difference in the world. Really rounds out the flavor. ---
**Author:** ![not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/not_what_you_d_expect/32/3246_2.png) [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2024, 10:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-make-ceviche-for-the-first-time/1001459/5 "2024-05-13T10:53:12Z")
Try this: > [@Let's talk about Ceviche. Please share your favorite recipe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-ceviche-please-share-your-favorite-recipe/980863): > > I’ve been watching Top Chef for as long as it’s been on and I see a lot of Ceviche served, but I’d never tried it until last year when I saw a tub for sale at Costco. I’m a fan! But I haven’t been able to find it since. So I guess I need to make some myself. There are a lot of options on the web, but I’d like to hear from you guys. So, will you please share your favorite recipe for a good Ceviche? Thanks all. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2024, 11:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-make-ceviche-for-the-first-time/1001459/6 "2024-05-13T11:01:21Z")
Ceviche is “on our rotation”. We have it 2-3 times a month. Tilapia, snapper, tuna, and scallops are some of the finish we like. Jalapeños always, minced habaneros occasionally. Oh, and mangoes when they are perfectly ripe. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2024, 11:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-make-ceviche-for-the-first-time/1001459/7 "2024-05-13T11:07:52Z")
15-20 minutes is long enough to cure ceviche. Sitting in the acid for longer times toughens meat. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2024, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-make-ceviche-for-the-first-time/1001459/8 "2024-05-13T11:28:04Z")
Agree.