Mr. Bijoy Writes

Let's get at least one more really great summer recipe in for the year. Ceviche freaks some people out, but you shouldn't be one of those people. The only thing you really need to keep in mind is that you absolutely MUST prepare this with fresh ingredients and consume it when fresh, or almost immediately.  What ya need: 1 pound of fresh Pacific halibut or other hearty fish, cubed 1 teaspoon of sea salt salt 3 tablespoons of fresh-squeezed lime juice 2 peeled and pitted avocados 3/4 cup of minced green olives 1/2 cup of diced tomatillos 1/4 cup of minced onion 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro leaves (get rid of the stems) 1 seeded and minced jalapeño 2 tablespoons of olive oil (you don't need it to be Extra Virgin) Ok, so- Toss the fish in the salt in a large bowl, until the fish is well-coated. Add the lime juice and toss until coated. Let this marinate for about 30 minutes, tossing about every 8-10 minutes, until the fish turns a tad opaque. This is what i...

Last night I had a good time talking to my good friend Matt. He and I have always had a passion for ceviche in all of its glory. Therefore, today I give you a ceviche recipe. I hope you enjoy it! What ya need: 1 pound fresh Pacific halibut or other firm-fleshed fish 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted 3/4 cup green olives, sliced 1/2 cup tomatillos, diced 1/4 cup onion, very finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves 1 jalapeño, stemmed, seeded, and minced (optional) 2 tablespoons olive oil Tostadas or tortilla chips Ok, so: Grab a sharp knife and chop the fish into half-inch cubes. Now grab a medium-sized bowl, and coat the fish with salt and lime juice by tossing it around in the bowl. Now let this sit and marinate for about 30 minutes, tossing it every so often to maintain the coating. Now dice your avocados into small cubes. Throw the avocados and the other ingredients into the bowl and season with olive oil to taste. Boom,...