Tiradito is a Peruvian dish of raw fish, cut in the shape of

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, and of aspect similar to crudo, and carpaccio, in a spicy sauce. It reflects the influence of

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on Peruvian cuisine. Tiradito differs from ceviche in two ways: tiradito is sliced, while ceviche is cubed; and tiradito is sauced immediately before service, hence raw, while ceviche is marinated beforehand, hence "cooked". Some authors also state that tiradito does not contain onions,''Peruvian Cuisine,'' Philip Martin McCaulay
p. 72
/ref> but this is not universal. Common garnishes include

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and boiled

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. Stylized variants may include such ingredients as scallops, and a small amount of searing.

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Tiradito recipe
Peruvian cuisine Uncooked fish dishes {{peru-cuisine-stub