Many moons ago when I lived in Zihuatanejo I used love to go fishing with my friends in a ponga. ( a small boat ) One small outboard motor, a cooler and a couple of rods. We caught all sorts of fish but one of my favourites was Bonita. This is a relatively small fish. ( 5 to 10 kilos) Same family as tuna and mackerel. ( For my Danish friends I highly recommend the Mackerel!) When we caught one of these beautiful fish we would often take a filet right away and make one of the simplest ceviche you have ever tasted. That with a beer and you were in heaven. There are a few posts that I have seen on the net that have various recipes but I am here to say this is the original. I have made it with Sailfish, Marlin, and Tuna as well. The main point is you want a meaty fish like these. Back in Canada I usually use Sushi grade Tuna. PS: You can use tortillas or fancy crackers but I love the simplicity of a saltine cracker. As I have said before, sometimes the simplest things in life are the best. Just make sure you have awesome ingredients.
Ingredients for Zihuatanejo Ceviche.
Ingredients
- 400 gr (14 oz) Sushi grade Ahi Tuna. ( or sub Marlin or Sailfish)
- one Jalapeno chile
- half medium red or sweet onion
- three limes
- Saltine crackers
- salt and pepper
Directions for Zihuatanejo Ceviche.
Directions
- Cut fish into strips and then again into short strips.
- Dice jalapenos.
- Slice onions
- Add all ingredients together then squeeze limes over the mixture.
- Mix well and let stand for several minutes or until the fish has started to turn color.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Place on Saltine and eat!
I hope you enjoy this dish and if you have any questions please leave a comment below. If you are interested in seeing the process, watch the video above.
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