Pico de Gallo
I love Mexico for so many reasons; the culture, ambiance, weather, history and food. Every time we go down there, I make it a priority to eat something different. When I come back, I try to replicate the dishes… with a little twist of course. That is how I got to post my Tostadas, Agua de Jamaica, Chicken Tortilla Soup, Chorizo Sausage, and so on. Here’s one that is probably served at most restaurants as a condiment when visiting Mexico… Pico de Gallo!
I love this salsa! It’s also called salsa cruda (raw sauce) or salsa fresca meaning “fresh sauce”. Last time we were down there, there was a fondas (authentic family owned Mexican restaurant) that actually called it salsa bandera which translates to “flag sauce” referring to the colors of the Mexican flag – green, white & red. By the way I’m sure you figured out that salsa means sauce in English, right?
What I so like about Pico de Gallo is that the texture is not as “liquidy” as the other sauces plus it’s always a winner to serve to your guests along with tortilla chips or a side for beef nacho supreme. It’s healthy as it uses only fresh ingredients like tomatoes, white onions, jalapeño peppers, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, etc. Another one that’s in the same category as this one is my Fire Roasted Salsa which is incredibly delicious as well…
As you should know me after almost 7 years, I like to elevate my dishes by adding ingredients to them. This Mexican staple is no exception. I add ground cumin – one of my favorite spices –, fresh oregano that is a popular ingredient in Mexican cuisine and also… Tequila! I’m not kidding you… Adding just a small amount of it, brings this traditional dish to a new level of yumminess… take my word for it!
This Pico de Gallo is one of our summer favorites! It’s fast to make and a popular snack to serve to family and friends. If you never made it from scratch, you’ll be surprised how tasty and flavorful it is compared to the ones from the store. After trying this condiment, believe me, you will take the extra 20 minutes to make it at home…
Bon Appétit!
Here are several more Mexican inspired recipes for you to enjoy…
– El Diablo Pork Tenderloin
– Sombrero Pizza
– Chicken Stuffed Crêpes with Poblano Sauce
– Mixed Berry Margarita
– Breakfast Burritos
– Jicama Mango Pepper Salad
– Pulled Pork Enchiladas
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Pico de Gallo
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Ingredients
- 4 large Roma tomatoes, washed, seeded and cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup white onions, finely diced and more if needed
- 2 large jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 large sweet banana pepper, seeded and finely chopped optional
- 2 large cloves garlic, pressed
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped tips & tricks
- 1/2 tbsp. fresh oregano, chopped tips & tricks
- 1/8 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice tips & tricks
- 1/2 tbsp. Tequila
- 1/2 tsp. ground Himalayan sea salt, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, or to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
Directions
- Pour in lime juice and Tequila; stir again before seasoning with ground sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Cover and transfer to the fridge for at least 3 hours.Serve with tortilla chips.
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