Pico de Gallo
This Pico de Gallo recipe is a delicious combination of tomatoes, red or white onion, jalapeño, coriander, lime juice and salt. Also known as fresh salsa, Pico de Gallo is a dish that originated from the rich cultural and culinary history of Mexico, and has long been considered a Mexican staple.
Ingredients
- 4 large tomatoes
- 1 white or red onion
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- 15 fresh coriander sprigs
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2-1 tsp salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Deseed the tomatoes: cut the tops off the tomatoes and then slice in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the seed and pulp.
- Deseed the jalapeño pepper: remove the top of the chili and then slice in half lengthwise. Cut out the seeds and veins.
- Remove the coriander leaves from the stems.
- Dice the tomatoes, and finely chop the onion, coriander and jalapeño.
- Place into a mixing bowl, add the lime juice and salt. Mix gently until combined.
- Serve fresh.