Monthly Archives: May 2012

Vegetarian Ceviche (Artichoke & Mushrooms)

Vegetarian Ceviche

Vegetarian Ceviche

All the ceviche recipes I’ve posted so far are seafood dishes — but did you know you can also make a vegetarian ceviche? That’s right, the same simple technique of marinating fish in lime juice and spices can be applied to any vegetable, and the result is a refreshing salad-like dish that is perfect for a hot sunny day in California.
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Sweet Potato Delight (Bienmesabe de Camote)

Sweet Potato Delight

Sweet Potato Delight

Peruvians love sweet potatoes, and we often add them to Ceviche, or to the pickled seafood dish Escabeche de Pescado — but here, the sweet potato is the star of the show. Hailing from the southern Spain of the 1600′s, this dessert was originally a mixture of eggs, almonds, sugar, and cinnamon. But the addition of the sweet potato puree gives it a unique Peruvian touch, making it delightfully smooth and creamy.
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