The volquetero ceviche is a variation of the traditional Ecuadorian ceviche, popular in the Oriente or Amazon region. It is prepared with canned tuna, onion, tomato, cilantro, chili, lime, olive oil, and salt. Served with plantain chips, toasted corn (chulpi), and optional avocado. Enjoy this quick and easy dish anytime. Bon appétit.
To prepare Volquetero Ceviche, start by soaking the red onions in warm water with salt.
Then mix them with tomato, cilantro, chili, lime juice, tuna, olive oil, and salt to taste.
This mixture can be served immediately or let rest for a few minutes before enjoying.
Serve with plantain chips, chulpi (toasted corn), or lime slices, and add avocado optionally.
Volquetero Ceviche
Ingredients
2 cans of Tuna
1 Red onion sliced thinly
4 Tomatoes cut into cubes
2 tablespoons of Finely chopped cilantro
1 Spicy chili, deseeded and finely chopped
20 milliliters of Lime juice
Olive oil
1 pinch of Salt
Preparation
Step 1 : Place the red onion in a bowl and sprinkle with salt.
Step 2 : Then cover with warm water and let soak for 10 minutes.
Step 3 : Afterwards, drain the water and rinse the onions with cold water.
Step 4 : Mix the onion with tomato, cilantro, chili, lime juice, tuna, olive oil, and salt to taste.
Step 5 : This mixture can be served immediately or left to rest for about 30 minutes before serving.
Step 6 : Tuna ceviche can be accompanied by plantain chips, chulpi (toasted corn), or lime slices.
Step 7 : Additionally, you can add slices of avocado if desired.
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