Tuna & Mango Ceviche

Experience the fresh and vibrant flavors of Northern Mexico with this exquisite Tropical Tuna and Mango Ceviche. This no-cook dish is perfect as an appetizer or a light main course, blending the rich taste of tuna with the sweet, tropical notes of mango and creamy avocado.

Ingredients

🐟 1-2 cups fresh tuna meat, scraped from the bone
🥒 1 cucumber, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch cubes
🧅 1/4 large red onion, julienned into thin strips
🍅 2 tomatoes, diced into 1/2 inch cubes
🌿 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
🌶️ 1-2 teaspoons black pepper
🧂 1-2 teaspoons coarse salt
🍋 Juice of 5-6 limes
🥭 1 mango, diced into 1/2 inch cubes
🥑 1 avocado, diced into 1/2 inch cubes
🥢 Dark savory sauce, typically a soy or Maggi-type sauce

Instructions

1- Prepare Tuna:

• Use a spoon to carefully scrape fresh tuna meat from the fish bones.
• Chop the tuna meat into small pieces.

2- Prepare Vegetables:

• Peel and dice the cucumber into small, even cubes, and place them in a large metal mixing bowl.
• Slice 1/4 of a red onion into thin strips and add to the bowl.

3- Prepare Tomatoes:

• Dice the tomatoes into cubes, matching the size of the cucumber, and add to the bowl.

4- Add Remaining Ingredients:

• Chop fresh cilantro finely and add to the mixture in the bowl.
• Season generously with black pepper and coarse salt.

5- Make Lime Juice:

• Slice the limes and squeeze their juice over the bowl; aim for a "brothy" consistency.

6- Add Fruits:

• Prepare the mango by cutting it into a "hedgehog" pattern, then scoop the cubes into the bowl.
• Halve the avocado, score, and scoop the cubes into the bowl.

7- Mix and Serve:

• Gently mix all ingredients by hand, ensuring even distribution.
• Drizzle a dark savory sauce over the ceviche for an added depth of flavor.
• Give everything a final gentle mix.

Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
Cook Time: None
Total Time: 10-15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: Approximately 200-250 per serving
Proteins: 20g
Fats: 10g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Equipment:

• Chef's Knife, white handle, dimpled blade
• Spoon, standard metal
• Cutting Board, light-colored wooden/bamboo
• Mixing Bowl/Container, rectangular stainless steel
• Small Plastic Shakers, for salt and pepper

Cooking Tips

• Use the freshest tuna possible for the best flavor.
• Dice all ingredients to similar sizes for uniform texture.
• A generous amount of lime juice enhances the ceviche’s “brothy” quality.
• The mango’s sweetness complements the ceviche’s savory elements.

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Tropical Tuna and Mango Ceviche