Pico de gallo means the rooster’s beak. The ingredients are almost the same as in guacamole without the avocado. A mixture of chopped tomatoes and onions is seasoned with salt, cilantro, and a hot pepper, usually jalapeno. A very important difference is the almost indispensable addition of lime juice. Yet again, here are our recommendations for a start. Please adjust the recipe to your taste.
- 1.25 cup tomatoes, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup onions, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup lime juice
- 1 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped
- salt to taste
- Optionally for heat: finely chopped jalapeño or serrano chili or SpiceBreeze ground jalapeño to taste
The inspirations for guacamole with a twist (see before) work here as well. You can even add a bit of chopped avocado.
Extra Tip: We love to mix the ingredients in a blender just a bit to combine the flavors more. This variation turns out more liquidy if you like it.