Comecrudo

/ˌkoʊmeɪˈkruːdoʊ/ noun

Definition

A Latin American raw fish dish similar to ceviche, traditionally served as an appetizer or light meal.

Etymology

From Spanish 'come crudo,' literally 'eat raw' (from 'comer' to eat, 'crudo' raw). This regional variation appears in Mexican and Central American cuisine, particularly associated with coastal areas where raw seafood preparations are traditional.

Kelly Says

Comecrudo shows how cuisine vocabulary reveals cultural geography—unlike ceviche which uses lime to 'cook' the fish, comecrudo keeps everything completely raw, reflecting different indigenous food traditions along the Americas!

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