What is leche de tigre?
Leche de tigre · Spanish
Peruvian citrus marinade from ceviche, made of lime juice, fish juices, chili, garlic and onion. Sometimes served as a shot.
What it tastes like
Sour, salty, spicy and very savory, a bracing, bright hit of lime and chili that tastes like the sea.
Where you’ll see it
In ceviche and tiraditos, and as a shot or supposed hangover cure at Peruvian and seafood restaurants.
