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“Classic"
Pico de Gallo
The pico de gallo salsa is of solid consistency where tomato, onion, coriander and chili are mixed; which are seasoned to obtain a salsa that is refreshing, slightly spicy and with acidic notes. In the classic version of the pico de gallo orange is added in the preparation to give a citrus and sweet touch to the recipe , that contrasts in a unique way with the other flavors.
– It is believed that the name “pico de gallo" (rooster’s beak) was assigned to this salsa because its colors resemble the colors of the rooster.
About the Recipe
- The preparation of this salsa is super easy.
- We recommend using red onion in the recipe because it is crispier, its flavor is potent and it gives a nice color to the pico de gallo.
- In the preparation 1 orange is used, which has to be cut minutely. We recommend using a small and sharp knife for best results.
- Give a finer flavor to the salsa with extra virgin olive oil.
- In 15 minutes the recipe will be completed.
- This preparation is for 2 cups.
Ingredients
Cookware
Directions
Cut Many Ingredients- Dice 1/2 red onion and 2 tomatoes; upon completion put them in a bowl and reserve.
- Finely chop 1 serrano pepper and 2 coriander sprigs; than pass them to the bowl and reserve.
If you want a less spicy pico de gallo, remove the seeds and the veins of the serrano pepper. |
- Peel 1 orange, making sure of removing the pith, then separate the segments.
- Remove the skin and the seeds of the orange segments that were separated.
- Cut into small chunks the orange segments with the ones you worked and put them in the bowl with the other ingredients; then set aside.
- Put in another bowl:
- The juice of 2 Limes.
- 3 tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
- 1/2 tablespoon of Salt.
- Beat the bowl ingredients with a balloon whisk or with a fork, until they are well integrated.
- Pour the dressing that was beaten in the bowl over the other bowl, where the classic pico de gallo is.
- Mix very well the classic pico de gallo with a mixing spatula.
Refreshing and Citric
⟳ Mole from Xico
⟳ Chili Water
⟳ Chili Macho Salsa
⟳ Ha’ Sikil P’ak