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Peruvian Cuisine: Ceviche

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Esta semana les voy a contar un poco sobre uno de los platos más representativos del Perú, el
cebiche. Si bien es cierto que el cebiche es un plato que se prepara en muchos países
latinoamericanos, sobre todo los litorales al Océano Pacífico como Chile, Ecuador, El
Salvador, México, entre otros; en el Perú es considerado un plato tradicional y es tan
valorado por la población peruana que incluso ha sido declarado Patrimonio Cultural de la
Nación por el gobierno peruano. Es más, tanto es la importancia de este conocido plato en el
Perú que en el año 2008 fue instaurado el “Día del Ceviche”, celebrado cada 28 de junio a
nivel nacional.
La preparación básica del cebiche es pescado blanco en trozos, jugo de limón, cebolla roja,
ají y sal a gusto pero se pueden agregar otros ingredientes de acuerdo al gusto de cada uno.
En el Perú se preparan varios tipos de cebiche, como el cebiche mixto (se le agregan
mariscos o pescados al cebiche normal); cebiche de conchas negras, plato típico de la zona
norte del Perú hecho a base de conchas negras marinado con limón; cebiche de pulpo, entre
otras variaciones.
Los acompañamientos del cebiche varían dependiendo de la región, sin embargo los
acompañamientos más comunes son el choclo, cancha serrana, camote, yuyo y hojas de
lechuga. Y por si se están preguntando que bebidas caen bien con este plato, pues una
cerveza bien helada.
Espero que si alguno tiene la oportunidad de ir a Perú o comer en un restaurante peruano no
se olvide de pedir un cebiche, pues se podría decir que sería un pecado no comer este
delicioso plato sobre todo si te encuentras de viaje por la costa peruana.

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English
This week, I'll tell you a little bit about one of the most representative dishes of Peru,
"ceviche." It is true that "ceviche" is a dish that is prepared in many Latin American
countries, especially the coastal Pacific, such as Chile, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Mexico,
among others. In Peru, it is considered a traditional dish and is so valued by the Peruvian
population that is has even been declared a National Cultural Heritage by the Peruvian
government. Moreover, this popular dish is so important in Peru that in 2008, June 28 was
proclaimed the "Ceviche Day," celebrated nationwide every year.

The basic preparation of "ceviche" is white fish cut in pieces, lemon juice, red onion, pepper,
and salt to taste, but you can also add other ingredients according to individual taste. In Peru,

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various types of "ceviche" are prepared, like the mixed "ceviche" (seafood or fish are added
to normal "ceviche"), "ceviche de conchas negras," a typical dish of northern Peru made from
black scallops marinated in lemon, and "ceviche" octopus, among other variations.

Side dishes of "ceviche" vary depending on the region; however, the most common
accompaniments are corn, toasted corn, sweet potato, seaweed, and lettuce leaves. And if
you're wondering what drinks go well with this dish, cold beer is one of those.

I hope that if anyone has a chance to go to Peru or eat at a Peruvian restaurant, do not forget
to order a "ceviche" because it can be said that it would be a sin not to eat this dish,
especially if you are traveling along the coast of Peru.

Until next time!

Vocabulary
Spanish English Class
representativo representative noun
litoral coast noun
patrimonio patrimony noun
instaurar to establish verb
mixto mixed noun
típico, -a typical
3 zona zone, area noun
marinado to marínate, marinade
acompañamiento accompaniment noun
pescado fish masc. noun

Vocabulary Sample Sentences

Este símbolo es el más representativo de esta "This symbol is the most representative of this
región. region."
El litoral estaba contaminado. "The coastline was contaminated."
Este sitio fue declarado Patrimonio Nacional de la "This site was declared a National Heritage Site."
Humanidad.
El nuevo régimen fue instaurado hace algunos "The new regime was introduced some years ago."
años.
Mis hermanos y yo estudiamos en un colegio mixto."My brothers and I studied in a mixed school."

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Los trajes típicos de la zona andina son muy "The costumes of the Andes are very colorful."
coloridos.
Ten cuidado cuando vayas por esta zona pues es "Be careful when you go through this area because
peligrosa. it is dangerous."
Me encanta comer pescado marinado con limón. "I love to eat fish marinated with lemon."
Me gusta comer yuca frita como acompañamiento . "I like eating fried cassava as an accompaniment."
Este restaurante prepara los mejores pescados de "This restaurant prepares the best fish in the city."
la ciudad.
Más me gusta el pescado que la carne. "I like fish more than meat."

Cultural Insight
An Important Source of Peruvian Spanish Words

The language spoken before the Spaniards arrived in Peru was Quechua. Along with Spanish, this
language is an official language in Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia. Many words used in Peruvian Spanish
originate from Quechua, like cancha ("corn"), choclo ("corn"), palta ("avocado"), and papa
("potato"), among others. Many Quechua loan words have entered English through Spanish like coca,
quinoa, and vicuña, just to mention some examples. There are 4,400,000 Quechua speakers in Peru.

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