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It is one of the most emblematic recipes of Mexican gastronomy, so much so that it even emulates the colors of the Mexican flag. The pico de gallo is a sauce or kind of salad that is used in a lot of Mexican dishes. It gets that name because its ingredients are finely chopped, leaving a result similar to the food served to these birds. You can take it alone, include it in tacos or guacamole, among other options. If you want to prepare it at home, we leave you with this easy pico de gallo recipe. Take note!
Recipe for pico de gallo
Ingredients:
- 500 g ripe tomato
- Half a white onion
- A few sprigs of cilantro
- A few slices of green serrano chili peppers
- A pinch of salt
- A squeeze of lemon or lime juice (optional)
Preparation:
- The preparation is very easy and fast. All you have to do is finely chop each of the ingredients.
- Start with the onion using a brunoise cut. First cut it into slices without going all the way through. Then make equal cuts, first horizontally and then vertically. You will get thin cubes.
- Do the same with the tomato and then chop the cilantro finely, without shredding the leaves too much. Same with the chili slices (here add to taste, according to your tolerance for spiciness).
- Mix everything together in a bowl and add a splash of lemon or lime juice.