mushroom ceviche

Ceviche (cebiche, seviche) is a popular South American dish which hails from Peru. It is generally made by curing fresh raw fish in citrus juice and spices, but here is a delightful vegetarian version from The South American Table by Maria Baez Kijac. Serve it with tostadas (tortilla chips). Bring a large saucepan of water to…… Continue reading mushroom ceviche

lamb in coconut milk

Introduced to the South American cuisine by African slaves, coconut is used widely in Brazil and the Andean countries. This recipe, adapted from Maria Baez Kijac’s The South American Table comes from the Pacific Coast of Columbia. Trim and dice 450g (1 lb) of lamb. In a heavy pan, heat some oil and butter over medium…… Continue reading lamb in coconut milk