The story goes that ceviche originated in Peru over 2,000 years ago, where the Moche civilization would marinate raw fish in tropical fruit juices. Yeah, you read that right - tropical fruit juices! It was a game-changer for seafood, and the rest, as they say, is history.
Fast forward to the Spanish conquest, and ceviche got a bit of a makeover. The Spanish introduced citrus to the mix, and it was love at first sight - or should I say, love at first bite! The acidity of the lime juice helped to "cook" the raw fish, making it safe to eat and oh-so-tasty.
But ceviche isn't just a Peruvian thing - it's a dish that's been adopted by many Latin American countries. Each country has its own twist, from the Mexican version with mixed seafood to the Ecuadorian version with popcorn (yes, you read that right - popcorn!). It's a dish that's all about fusion and creativity.
