Homestyle California Ceviche

May 5, 2006 — -- Looking for a zesty dish for Cinco de Mayo? Try ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" landscape designer Eduardo Xol's recipe for Ceviche Estilo California Casero, which translates to Homestyle California Ceviche.

Yield: Makes 10-15 Servings

Ingredients:

2 lbs. lean white fish, rock cod, or snapper for a stronger taste, chopped into small slices or cubes

1 cup of lime juice (substitute lemon for a stronger taste)

¼ cup orange juice. (tangerine juice is optimal)

1 tbs. sea salt (or salt to taste)

1 large white onion finely chopped

2 large tomatoes chopped thick

2 crumbled dry bay leaves

2 fresh jalapenos finely chopped (or more if desired)

2 serrano chiles finely chopped (or more if desired)

½ tsp dry oregano

¼ cup dry white wine

2 tbls. olive oil

Directions:

Combine citrus and salt until salt is dissolved. Combine fish, citrus and salt in a bowl. Hand mix. Refrigerate four hours to 10 hours. The more time the better. Drain fish and combine with onions, tomatoes, bay leaves, oregano, chiles, wine and oil. Stir gently or hand mix. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with tortilla chips or tostadas.