Ceviche, a dish of raw fish cured in citrus juices, is the national dish of which country?

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Peru

The acid in the citrus juice denatures the proteins in the fish, 'cooking' it without heat. Peruvian ceviche is often served with sweet potatoes and toasted corn kernels called cancha.

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Which South American nation considers ceviche, a dish of raw fish cured in citrus, to be its national dish?

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