Original Pico de Gallo from Mexiko
Pico de Gallo is a Mexican seasoning sauce made from tomatoes, onions and coriander. The sauce is refined with lemon juice, salt, pepper and chilies or a salsa de ajo picante, which gives the sauce its slight spiciness. Of course, pico de gallo is also eaten in other parts of South America. The recipe you will find here is a classic Mexican original recipe!
Original Pico de Gallo from Mexico
Ingredients
- 6 Roma tomatoes ripe, firm
- 1 Onion white
- 2-3 Jalapeño chilies
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 2 Limes
- 1 tbsp Salt Sea salt
Instructions
Preparing the ingredients
- Wash the tomatoes, remove the seeds and cut into small cubes.
- Finely dice the white onion.
- Deseed and finely chop the jalapeños.
- Pluck the coriander leaves from the stalk and chop finely.
- Halve the limes.
Mixing
- Mix all the diced ingredients together in a bowl.
- Squeeze the limes into the ingredients in the bowl.
- Add salt and stir.
Resting time
- Cover the mixture and leave to rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, ideally 4 hours, to allow the flavors to develop.
Season to taste
- Taste before serving and add more salt or lime juice if necessary.
Notes
- Cut all ingredients evenly: Make sure that all ingredients are cut into small, even pieces so that they mix well and have a consistent texture.
- Use the right amount of lime juice: Lime juice is an important ingredient in pico de gallo, adding acidity to the salsa and enhancing the flavors. However, do not add too much as it can become too acidic. It’s better to approach the perfect amount slowly and not squeeze all the lime juice into your salsa straight away.
- Season to taste: pico de gallo should have a good balance of acidity, sweetness and salt.
Leave your pico de gallo to infuse: Give your homemade pico de gallo some time to marry the flavors by letting it sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. - You can find more useful tips and information further down in the article.
Looking for a variation from Colombia? Then try the spicy Colombian pico de gallo!
What dishes are Mexican pico de gallo eaten with?
The seasoning sauce is often served with arepas, tortillas or quesadillas. Pico de gallo can be used universally and adds a fresh touch to many dishes.
What is the shelf life of Pico de Gallo?
The freshly prepared pico de gallo can be kept in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Fancy pico de gallo? This fresh salsa goes perfectly with Mexican tacos, especially avocado shrimp tacos!
Why is my pico de gallo too watery?
If the tomatoes used are too juicy or contain too much moisture, the pico de gallo can become watered down.
To avoid this, try to use firmer tomatoes and squeeze the excess liquid out of the tomatoes before cooking.
You can sprinkle the tomatoes with salt before cooking to remove excess moisture and prevent your pico de gallo from becoming too watery.
Salting removes the excess water from the tomatoes, making them firmer and less watery.
When using salt, make sure that the tomatoes are washed before using them for the pico de gallo so that the salsa is not too salty.
Another reason may be the addition of too much lime juice, which makes the pico de gallo too watery. Make sure you add the right amount and adjust the ingredients if necessary.
Finally, the type and quantity of ingredients used can also influence how watery the pico de gallo becomes.
For example, if you use too many tomatoes in relation to the other ingredients, the pico de gallo can become too watery. Make sure you use a balanced ratio of ingredients.
What healthy properties does Pico de Gallo offer?
Pico de Gallo is a delicious and healthy Mexican condiment made with just a few fresh ingredients such as tomatoes, onions and garlic. The fresh ingredients make this salsa rich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds and nutrients that can help prevent heart disease, various cancers and other chronic diseases.
One of the main ingredients of Pico de Gallo is tomatoes, which are a rich source of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that has been linked to reducing the risk of cancers such as prostate and colon cancer. The cell-protecting effect of lycopene protects the skin from the sun’s UV rays and thus prevents the ageing process.
Have you tried the traditional pico de gallo from Colombia?
Onions and garlic, two other important ingredients, have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that can prevent hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis) and protect against heart disease.
In addition to the numerous health benefits of eating pico de gallo, the salsa is also low in calories and fat.
All in all, the traditional pico de gallo from South America is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy the flavors of South American cuisine and do something for your health at the same time.
So if you are looking for a tasty and healthy salsa or sauce, the traditional pico de gallo from South America is definitely the right choice to give your dishes that certain something.
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