REFRESHINGLY JUICY PICO DE GALLO
In continuation of my Mexican dip quartet series, I’m presenting to you my refreshing and juicy Pico de gallo recipe! This is also referred to as Salsa fresco. A fun fact to share; pico de gallo translates to ‘rooster’s beak' in Spanish. Since the vegetables are finely chopped, it was hard to get any real amount in one dip, you have to make quick ‘stabs’ which resembles a rooster.
This is super easy to make and it’s fresh, juicy and of course delicious! It pairs so well with my guacamole, salsa, and mango salsa. If you put all those four dipping bowls next to each other, it’s so colourful and fun. I promise you, your friends and your family won’t get enough of it.
I hope you will enjoy!
-Ari Yori
REFRESHINGLY JUICY PICO DE GALLO RECIPE
prep time: 10 minutes
portion: 3-4 servings
INGREDIENTS
3 roma tomatoes, remove core and seeds, diced
1 small red onion, diced
1 jalapeño, remove seeds, diced
1 garlic, crushed and minced finely
2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1-2 tbsp maple syrup
2 lime juice
salt & pepper
DIRECTIONS
In a medium sized bowl, combine all the ingredients together and toss gently until evenly combined.
Give it a taste and add salt and pepper to your taste. If you want more flavour, add more lime juice. Adjust the maple syrup to your taste. Let your pico de gallo sit for about 30 minutes before serving.
PRO TIPS
Choose the right ripened roma tomatoes. Look for bright red coloured, plump, heavy tomatoes with smooth skin and firm texture to it. They should be free of bruises, blemishes, or deep cracks.
Make sure you season the pico de gallo well! Your pico de gallo can taste a bit bland when you don’t season with salt properly.
