Peruvian ceviche

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Peruvian ceviche, cebiche, sebiche, or seviche is a traditional dish widely eaten in Peru especially in the coastal region of the country. Ceviche is made and eaten throughout the whole year, but mostly served in the summer due to its refreshing and cold taste. It is also consumed for celebrations such as Fiestas Patrias. The national plate can be considered different from other countries due to its distinct and unique preparation that contains lime juice, fish, sweet potatoes and other foods. In 2004, ceviche was declared to be part of Peru's "national heritage" and till this day, it continues being a holiday celebrated in its honor every June 28th. These achievements are attributed to different factors including UNESCO recognizing ceviche as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on December of 2023. This was a great transformation of ceviche turning into a luxury due to scarcity, considering a Peruvian gastronomic boom led by gastropolitical elites who brought ceviche outside of...

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