Madai Tiradito recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
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Madai Tiradito Recipe

Inspired by Mercantile Dining and Provision
Time30m
Serves2

seasonal compressed melons, cucumber aguachile, bruleed lime

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

1

Prepare the Fish

Thinly slice the fresh Madai fish into small pieces and arrange them on a plate.

2

Compress the Melons

Cube the seasonal melons and compress them slightly using a vacuum sealer or by marinating them in a little olive oil for 10 minutes.

3

Make Cucumber Aguachile

Peel and thinly slice the cucumber. Toss with lime juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes to taste. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes.

4

Brulee the Lime

Cut the lime in half and brulee the cut sides by using a kitchen torch until caramelized. This adds a smoky flavor.

5

Plate the Dish

On a serving plate, arrange the Madai slices, topped with the compressed melon cubes, and the cucumber aguachile. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with chopped cilantro.

6

Serve

Serve immediately with the bruleed lime on the side.