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Mexican pico de gallo recipe
Pico de gallo is a traditional recipe from Mexico. Today it is popular throughout Central and South America. It is used as a garnish or accompaniment to many different types of dishes. They are the basis of many Latin recipes.
The origin of its name is not very clear. However, it is believed that it may come from the pico de gallo shape of the serrano chiles used in the recipe.
In many Latin countries, pico de gallo is considered a sauce, although apparently it is more like a vegetable salad.
The first time I heard this name was during a trip I took through Costa Rica and Panama. Most traditional foods from these countries included rice, bananas, beans, and pico de gallo.
This recipe caught my attention because of its simple preparation and the flavor it gave to the dishes it accompanied. For this reason, I included pico de gallo sauce to my recipe list.
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Pico de gallo ingredients
How to make pico de gallo
- Cut the red and green peppers in half. We remove the seeds from the inside, wash and cut into small squares. We reserve.
- We wash and cut the tomatoes into small pieces. If the skin is not very thick, it is not necessary to peel them. We save the pieces.
- Peel and chop the onion into small pieces, similar to tomato and pepper pieces.
- Finely chop the fresh coriander leaves and cut the lime into two halves.
- In a bowl add the pieces of pepper, tomato, onion and cilantro. With the help of a fork, add the lime juice to the mixture.
- We mix the ingredients to enhance the flavors of the pico de gallo.
- Optionally, if you like spicy, typical of Mexican lands, you can add jalapeño or serrano chili peppers.
- Finally we add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of salt.
- Now we can enjoy a good plate of pico de gallo. It is recommended to eat it with some good Mexican nachos.
Some variants of pico de gallo
There are a large number of variants of this recipe throughout Latin America. Little by little, people have been changing and trying new ingredients, generating new versions of the original pico de gallo.
Pico de gallo with avocado
Another interesting alternative is the pico de gallo with avocado or guacamole. It provides a large amount of healthy vegetable fats to the dish in addition to adding the exquisite flavor of avocado. Many times the pico de gallo and guacamole is part of other more elaborate dishes such as nachos with meat, cheese and guacamole.
Pico de gallo with fruit
This variant of the fruit beak is native to Colombia. For this reason it is known as Colombian pico de gallo or fruit pico de gallo. This sweet alternative incorporates different types of fruits and vegetables.
To make the Colombian version we only need oranges, mangoes, melon, watermelon, cucumbers, lime or lemon juice, chili powder and a pinch of salt. We cut all the ingredients into small pieces and mix them in a container. Add the lime or lemon juice, chili powder and salt.
We now have our Colombian pico de gallo prepared!
You can add any type of fruit. It's like a fruit salad with a spicy touch.
Pico de gallo with mango
One of my favorite alternatives to the traditional pico de gallo is the one that incorporates mango, a juicy and sweet tropical fruit. The mixture of sweet and salty flavor achieves a fresh touch, perfect for the hottest days of the year. Simply cut a mango into small squares and add it to the main dish.
Pico de gallo with tuna
This dish is prepared the same as the main recipe. You simply have to add one or two cans of tuna with olive oil. Tuna adds a great source of protein and other nutrients in pico de gallo.
Ruben Canadas
I started cosmorecipes in 2020 during the time we were cooped up at home. Having so much free time I spent a lot of time in the kitchen trying different dishes. So I decided to mix cooking with my other great passion: web programming. That's why I decided to open this blog where I post the different recipes that I'm cooking.
