Symbol of Peruvian cuisine, the recipe appears in different versions on the menus of restaurants in the capital Sao Paulo. see where to find it
Considered the greatest symbol of Peruvian cuisine, ceviche It is made from white fish cut into cubes and marinated in tiger milk (made from lemon and fish broth) and is a great choice for the heat. Its origin is not known for certain, but the recipe may have come from the hands of the Incas, who used a fruit related to passion fruit or chicha (typically Peruvian purple corn) to marinate the fish. Another version of the origin of the recipe is in the Peruvian coast, where it was customary to eat raw fish seasoned with salt and pepper. Ingredients such as lemon and onion would have been a contribution of the Spaniards.
Regardless of the origin of the recipe, the fact is that ceviche has conquered the world and conquered a legion of fans. In the capital of Sao Paulo, you can enjoy numerous versions of the recipe full of freshness, which is the face of heat. Below, check out a selection of places to try ceviche.
Peruana
After a year closed due to the pandemic, the restaurant led by Peruvian chef Marisabel Woodman reopened last October, with a selection of Peruvian dishes full of personality. The wing of the menu dedicated to ceviche collects proposals such as the classic (white fish marinated with lemon, coriander, pepper, red onion and tiger milk, served with slices of sweet potato, R $ 59) and nikkei (tuna marinated in ponzu sauce ). bay leaf, wasabi crunch, Japanese cucumber, sesame, nori and wonton, R $ 65).
Where is it: Al. Campinas, 1357, Gardens. 5990-0623. 19:00 / 23:00 (Friday 12:00 / 15:00 and 19:00 / 23:00 Saturday 12:00 / 16:30 and 19:00 / 23:00 Sun 12:00 / 17:00).
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Peruvian chef and former reality show contestant The best chef Brazil (TV record) Enrique Paredes manages the restaurant located in the charming garden of a historic building. In addition to the classic, based on fish of the day marinated in tiger milk and served with sweet potatoes and Peruvian cancha (crunchy corn) (R $ 55), the menu also offers suggestions such as cebiche y pulpo (fish of the day marinated in peppers rocoto, grilled octopus and sweet potato mousse, R $ 73). The vegetarian option is green cebiche, made with mushrooms and zucchini marinated in a coriander-based sauce and served with sweet potato mousse (R $ 48).
Where is it: R. Guaianazes, 1149, Campos Elíseos. 99560-4321. 12:00 / 15:30 (Thursday and Friday 12:00 / 15:30 and 19:00 / 23:00 Sat 12:00 / 23:00 Sun 12:00 / 18:00).
Barú Marisqueria
Fish and seafood are the protagonists of the restaurant menu, under the command of the Colombian chef Dagoberto Torres. An expert in Peruvian recipe, Torres presents ceviche in versions such as nuqui, fish marinated in coconut milk, orange and served with banana chips (R $ 53) and aguachile, made with shrimp marinated in lemon, jalapeño and avocado (BRL 48 ).
Where is it: R. Augusta, 2542, Cerqueira César. 3062-0898. 12:00 / 15:00 and 19:00 / 22:00 (Friday and Saturday 12:00 / 16:00 and 19:00 / 22:00 Sun 12:00 / 17:00).
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With units in Brasilia (DF) and Rio de Janeiro, the restaurant led by Peruvian chef Marco Espinoza arrived in Sao Paulo last October. And it features a menu inspired by Chifa cuisine – Peruvian cuisine with Chinese influences. The ceviche is available in two versions of the menu: the classic, based on white fish marinated in tiger milk, red onion, corn and sweet chips (R $ 44); and the one that bears the name of the house, based on tuna marinated in tiger milk with tamarind, served with fried wonton straw (R $ 45).
Where is it: R. Father Chico 631, Pompeii. 3872-8948. 12:00 / 15:30 and 19:00 / 23:00 (Friday 12:00 / 16:00 and 19:00 / 00:00 Sun 12:00 / 18:00 and 19:00 / 22:00). Delivery by iFood.
Gonzales Restaurant
Located in the municipal market of Pinheiros, the address under the command of Bolivian chef Checho Gonzales (who also runs the Mescla restaurant) offers a selection of Latin American dishes, among which ceviche stand out. In addition to the classic, based on fish of the day with red onion, dedo-de-moça pepper, coriander and lemon, served with corn and sweet potatoes (R $ 42), the Peruvian recipe appears on the menu in oriental versions, in which the Marinated fish is seasoned with soy sauce, ginger and sesame oil, served with mango cubes (R $ 43) and coconut milk, fish of the day, squid and shrimp with coconut milk and served with orange wedges (BRL 52).
Where is it: R. Pedro Cristi, 89, box 85, Pinheiros (Municipal Market of Pinheiros). 3813-8719. 11:00 / 17:00 (Sunday 12:00 / 16:00).
Suri Ceviche Bar
As the name suggests, the ceviche is the restaurant’s flagship. So much so that the menu brings together no less than ten options of Peruvian recipes. Goa, made with croaker, shrimp and curried squid, coconut milk, red onion, coriander and served with rice tortillas (R $ 57), chifa, with shrimp, squid and white fish marinated in tamarind sauce, sesame, chives, served with sweet potato tempura (R $ 58) and la de la casa, with salmon, shrimp and squid with coconut milk, coriander, onion, served with avocado emulsion and banana chips (R $ 60 ).
Where is it: R. Mateus Grou, 488, Pinheiros. 3034-1763. 12:00 / 14:30 and 19:00 / 22:30 (Saturday and Sunday 12:00 / 16:30 and 19:00 / 22:30). Own deliveries and from iFood, UberEats, Rappi and Le Chef.
Source: Terra
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