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  • noun A Peruvian dish of raw fish, similar to sashimi and carpaccio, in a spicy sauce.

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Examples

  • According to chef Nobu Matsuhisa, "tiradito" comes from a Spanish word meaning "to throw," because the fish slices are thrown into a bowl.

    Week in Words 2011

  • Central to Desnuda is a changing menu of ceviche and tiradito.

    Bare on the Half Shell 2011

  • My take on the theme features lightly marinated half-“cooked” strips of snapper and is sort of a mini tiradito plate on a skewer—perfect for cocktail parties.

    Daisy’s Holiday Cooking Daisy Martinez 2010

  • The tiradito I tasted in Peru was dressed at the last minute with citrus juice, olive oil, and salt and served with a side of sweet potatoes, roasted corn, red onions, and/or other vegetables.

    Daisy’s Holiday Cooking Daisy Martinez 2010

  • Highlights: tiradito de dorado freshness incarnate, shrimp with tamarind sauce, Kevin's velociraptor impression.

    Panama City, I like you tannaz 2009

  • Highlights: tiradito de dorado freshness incarnate, shrimp with tamarind sauce, Kevin's velociraptor impression.

    Archive 2009-08-01 tannaz 2009

  • Chef Roberto Castre's ceviche and tiradito-style sashimi dishes vibrate with chile shadings:

    chron.com Chronicle 2011

  • Tilapia "tiradito," or tossed together, "cooks" the fish in a bath of lime, ginger, ají amarillo, red onion and cilantro.

    NYT > Home Page By DAVID M. HALBFINGER 2011

  • A raw tiradito of sea bass with recoto and red jalepeno slices was far superior ($14).

    unknown title 2009

  • A raw tiradito of sea bass with recoto and red jalepeno slices was far superior ($14).

    unknown title 2009

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