I’m dedicating this post to my friend Marcelo. Marcelo and I became friends when I lived in Manta, Ecuador in 2003. Originally from Manta (a seaside town in Ecuador), Marcelo is a wonderful guy with a winning smile and a mischievous personality. During the year that I lived in Ecuador, Marcelo and I shared many adventures together. One of my favorite memories of Marcelo was when he took a group of us spear-fishing. I never got in the water, but Marcelo bravely jumped in and actually landed us lunch. I’ll never forget him cutting up the fish, squeezing lime over the pieces, and preparing a simple ceviche, right there on the boat.
Ceviche (also spelled seviche and cebiche) is a popular dish in Latin America made by marinating fish or shellfish in citrus juice (or another acidic liquid). The acid in the citrus literally cooks the fish and the result is a flavorful and refreshing dish. Ceviches were my favorite food to eat in Ecuador. My favorite restaurant during the year I lived there was on a popular boardwalk overlooking the Pacific Ocean. You could get an ice-cold beer, a basket of chifles (fried plantain chips), and a delicious ceviche for just a couple of dollars. As you watched the people walk by and the waves come in, it was easy to contemplate the idea of never leaving. Continue reading →
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