How to make a Pico De Gallo.

Pico de gallo is a Mexican salsa that is made up of a combination of raw ingredients such as diced onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime juice. Pico de gallo is commonly used in Mexican cuisine such as tacos or a fresh Mexican salsa dip.

The origin of the name Pico de Gallo has many stories. The most commonly told is because of the size of the ingredients. All of the ingredients are cut into small cubes shaped similar to the tiny grains eaten by a rooster. The key to making an authentic Pico de Gallo is to use fresh ingredients. Here are the basic elements and pico de gallo ingredients to create that flavorful pico de gallo recipe.

Pico De Gallo Ingredients and Steps:

1. Jitomate (Roma Tomato): Tomatoes are the base for any pico de gallo recipe. It’s important to use ripe but firm tomatoes so that they keep their shape.
2. Cebolla Blanca: White Onion, adds a strong and slightly spicy flavor. It’s important to dice them into small pieces so it mixes well with the other ingredients.
3. Chiles (jalapeño or serrano): Fresh peppers add a spicy kick to your pico de gallo. If you prefer a mild flavor, you can remove the seeds and veins from the jalapeños, the spiciness lies within the seeds and veins of the chiles. Adjust to your liking.
4. Cilantro: Fresh cilantro is a key ingredient that brings it all together and adds a distinctive aroma and flavor. It’s important to finely chop your cilantro. Choose the cilantro that has crisp and firm stems and is evenly colored.
5. Lima: Cut and add a freshly squeezed lime juice. It adds acidity to pico de gallo, balancing the flavors and maintaining the freshness of the ingredients.
6. Sal: Finally finish it off with some salt. Salt is essential to activate the flavors of all the ingredients.

Here’s How to make your very own Pico de Gallo, Starting off with your ingredients and then your preparation.

Pico de Gallo Ingredients:

• 4 medium Roma tomatoes
• 1/2 white onion
• 2 or 4 jalapeño or Serrano peppers, depending on your preferred level of spice. Jalapeños tend to give you a mild flavor and Serrano peppers a more spicy flavor.
• Handful of fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 lime Freshly Squeezed
• 1 pinch of Salt to add taste

Preparation:

Prep Tomatoes: Thoroughly Wash your tomatoes and dice them into small cubes. For a less juicy Pico de Gallo, remove the seeds prior to chopping your tomatoes.

Chop your Onion and Chiles: Finely chop your onion and chiles. Remember to adjust the amount of chiles according to your preferred spiciness.

Add your Cilantro: Add the chopped cilantro.

Season with Lime and Salt: Squeeze one lime over your ingredients and add salt to taste. Mix all ingredients until your mixture is evenly covered.

Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness. Once all your ingredients have been mixed taste for flavor, and if needed adjust the salt or lime.

Buen Provecho!

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