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PostPosted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 6:54 pm    Post subject: Cebiche Reply with quote

Michael, I am told that in the popular Peruvian dish, cebiche, the fish is chemically cooked by citrus juice. Can you explain the science behind this?
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 9:43 am    Post subject: 'cooking' with lemon/lime juice Reply with quote

The acidity in lemon (about pH2.4) and lime (about pH2.2) with start to break the peptide bonds in the proteins in the meat/flesh. Whether this process provides any flavour benefits is debatable. I would suggest it just preserves the flesh a little and reduces the fishy smells/tastes if less than totally fresh. Some say the acidity is too harsh for subtle fish flavours, I would have to agree. See Nobu on the subject.

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 8:49 pm    Post subject: Re: 'cooking' with lemon/lime juice Reply with quote

Nice explanation, now I know why it taste so goooood!

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The acidity in lemon (about pH2.4) and lime (about pH2.2) with start to break the peptide bonds in the proteins in the meat/flesh. Whether this process provides any flavour benefits is debatable. I would suggest it just preserves the flesh a little and reduces the fishy smells/tastes if less than totally fresh. Some say the acidity is too harsh for subtle fish flavours, I would have to agree. See Nobu on the subject.

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