Celebrate A Decade of Ceviche At Gaucho

Fernando Trocca salmon ceviche gaucho

salmon ceviche gauchoSpring is perfect for light, fresh food full of flavour and since sushi opened our palates (and heads) to the idea that raw fish could be tasty, South American dish ceviche has become increasingly popular. Celebrated Argentinian restaurant Gaucho has had this cured seafood dish on their menu for ten years now and is having a  ceviche dinner at Gaucho Piccadilly to mark the occassion. ‘Ceviche is the ideal summer dish as it has a perfect balance between the oily fish and the tartness of the citrus,’ Fernando Trocca, executive chef of Gaucho Grill says. ‘The trick is to use the freshest and best quality fish you can find. Once you’ve got the hang of the traditional recipes you can then start experimenting with twists on the classics – I’ve really enjoyed creating original new recipes with more unusual ingredients for the new Gaucho ceviche menu – it’s such a simple dish but there is so much you can do with it.’

The unique event will feature an original menu of delicious ceviche, including classic dishes and innovative new recipes created by Fernando – one of South America’s most renowned chefs.  Guests will be able to watch demonstrations of Gaucho’s top chefs preparing their ceviche dishes, before trying a ‘make your own ceviche’ session at the table.

Date: 23rd April
Time: 6.30pm reception (dinner is served at 6.50pm)
Venue: Gaucho Piccadilly, Swallow Street, W1B 4QR
Tickets are priced at £80 per person and are available to buy from the Gaucho website

If you are unable to attend this event, Fernando Trocca has shared one of his favourite ceviche recipe:

Fernando Trocca salmon ceviche gauchoGaucho’s Salmon Ceviche

INGREDIENTS

25g Avocado
5g Coriander
15ml Lime and Olive Oil Vinaigrette
15ml Roast Pepper Sauce
10g Red Onion
10g Tinned palm hearts
2g Red Jalapeno
80g Organic Salmon
Sea Salt
Black Pepper

METHOD

1. Remove any blood line and any excess skin from the salmon and cut into one inch cubes.
2. Peel the onion and remove the root before slicing width ways thinly.
3. De-seed the jalapeno, cut width ways thinly.
4. Separate the coriander into its individual leaves.
5. Peel the avocado, cut one long strip (tenth) of the avocado, proceed to cut into 1/4 inch square slices.
6. In a metal mixing bowl place the salmon, coriander, onion, jalapeno and avocado. Evenly combine together with the lime vinaigrette and season to taste.
7. Place the roast pepper sauce into the middle of the plate then put the mix neatly onto the sauce (centre).
8. Thinly slice the palmito into thin circles and place carefully on top of the salmon mix. Serve and enjoy.

  • Belinda Wanis, aka Miss B, is a Belle About Town who likes to bring a little bit of style into every aspect of her life. An experienced journalist with over 20 years in the industry she turned to the web, creating Belle About Town in early 2010, to fill a gap for tech-savvy stylish women who want the best life has to offer at their fingertips. She loves a decadent cocktail bar, a beautifully cut dress, cultural getaways, quality over quantity and is partial to Asian-fusion food. A globetrotter, who has lived in Australia, the UK and Denmark, she enjoys holidaying in the sun and you can often find her on a beach in Thailand or on shopping breaks in Sydney or New York. But her first love is, of course, London!

    View all posts
You May also Like