Scallop Ceviche with "Tiger's Milk"

Ingredients for Scallop Ceviche with "Tiger's Milk"

• 240ml diced (1/3-inch) peeled sweet potato

• 240ml frozen choclo kernels (optional)

• 450g sea scallops, tough ligament removed from side and scallops halved horizontally

• 1 small red onion

• 120ml fresh lime juice (preferably Key lime)

• 2 tablespoons pisco (preferably Peruvian)

• 2 tablespoons bottled ají amarillo or ají mirasol paste (sometimes labeled "crema")

• 3 tablespoons finely chopped red pepper

• 45ml chopped coriander

• Equipment: an adjustable-blade slicer

How to make Scallop Ceviche with "Tiger's Milk"

Steam sweet potato in a steamer rack, covered, over simmering water until just tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature.

Meanwhile, cook choclo (if using) in a medium pot of well-salted boiling water, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 3 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl, reserving liquid in pot, and cool to room temperature.

Return choclo-cooking water to a boil (or use 950ml fresh water if not using choclo). Add scallops and poach at a bare simmer, stirring occasionally, until barely cooked through, about 1 minute. Drain well and cool to room temperature.

Halve onion lengthwise, then very thinly slice using slicer. Soak in a bowl of cold water 5 minutes, then drain well and pat dry.

Stir together lime juice, pisco, chilli paste, and 1/4 teaspoons salt in a large bowl, then gently stir in sweet potato, choclo, scallops, onion, pepper, coriander, and salt to taste.

Serve ceviche on small plates, drizzled with any remaining lime juice mixture from bowl.

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