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Peruvian Tiradito Recipe
Peruvian tiradito is a dish of thinly sliced raw fish served with citrusy, spicy aji amarillo sauce, similar to sashimi or crudo, a perfect appetizer.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 197 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Peruvian
Ingredients
FOR THE AJI AMARILLO SAUCE
- 2 tablespoons aji amarillo chili paste or use 2-3 fresh aji Amarillo chilies, seeded and minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon grated garlic
- salt to taste I use ¼ teaspoon
FOR THE TIRADITO
- 8 ounces sashimi grade fish I used yellowtail – see Recipe Notes for options
FOR GARNISH
- Sliced aji amarillo chilies boiled corn, fresh chopped cilantro.
Instructions
- Make the Aji Amarillo Sauce. Whisk together the aji amarillo paste, olive oil, lime juice, lemon juice, ginger, garlic and salt in a small bowl until well combined. Alternatively, you can use a food processor. Set aside.
- Slice the fish into thin strips (best between 1/4-1/8 inch / 4-7 mm). Set them onto a chilled serving plate.
- Drizzle the sauce over the thinly sliced fish.
- Garnish and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Fish Options. Great options include sea bass, flounder, grouper, sole, more. Whitefish is more commonly used, but you can use other fish, like salmon or tuna.
- Garnish Options. Sweet potato and boiled corn are more traditional, though you can really get creative if you’d like. Other options include roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, sweet potato, corn, bell pepper, aji slices, shallot, cilantro, and more to preference.
Nutrition Information
Calories
197kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
76mg
(3%)
Potassium
554mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
156IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 197
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 197kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 554mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 156IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.