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Many people believe that Pico de Gallo and Salsa are one and the same. Traditionally a Pico is a "rough chop" while a Salsa is pureed.
While Pico and Salsas often share the same ingredients, it's really up to you which consistency you are looking for.
This recipe is an easy way to make classic Pico. A handful of ingredients and a sharp knife and Voila!
Technically you can use whatever kind of tomatoes you want but I've always found it a bit easier to use Roma tomatoes when making a Pico. Just my personal preference. You should go ahead and experiment a bit and make it to your liking.
🥑 How to Pick the Perfect Avocado
Choosing the wrong avocado will ruin your dish. Especially when the avocado is the main ingredient like in Guacamole. Basically you want a perfectly ripe Avocado. This is a great article on how to select the perfect avocado.
🎥 How to cut an Avocado (Video)
A delicious Mexican condiment you can serve with tortilla chips or put on your tacos. Either way, this recipe is delicious!
If you need a little inspiration for tacos, check out my delicious collection Taco Recipes. For more great Salsa and Pico recipes, make sure you check out my superb collection Salsa Recipes.
If you've ever wondered about the origins of Pico de Gallo, I would suggest checking out this informative article on Wikipedia.
🌶 How to Handle Hot Peppers
The capsaicin in hot peppers is what makes peppers hot. If you handle hot peppers gloveless, it’s a guarantee that you’re in for a nasty case of chili burn, both on your fingers and anywhere you rub. Like your face. Ouch!
Even if you wear disposable gloves, be careful about what you touch. The gloves are going to protect your fingers, but touching any part of your body with the gloves after you’ve handled hot peppers can lead to severe chili burn. Resist the temptation to rub your eyes. Wait until you’ve removed your gloves and washed your hands thoroughly with soap.
🌡️ How Hot are the Peppers
The Scoville Scale is the measurement that tells you the spiciness of a given hot pepper.
Bell Pepper is 0 on the Scoville Scale
Banana Pepper is 0-500 on the Scoville Scale
Poblano Pepper is 1000-1500 on the Scoville Scale
Jalapeño Pepper is 2500-8000 on the Scoville Scale
Tabasco & Cayenne are 30,000-50,000 on the Scoville Scale
Habañero Pepper is 100,000-300,00 on the Scoville Scale
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📋 What Ingredients do I need
You will need the following ingredients to make this Pico de Gallo recipe: Roma Tomato, Sweet Onion, Serrano Peppers, Cucumbers, Avocados, Fresh Cilantro, Ground Cumin and Salt & Pepper.
🥣 How to Make this Pico de Gallo
Super easy. Add all ingredients in a mixing bowl and combine.
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Pico de Gallo
Ingredients
- 3 Roma Tomato, Chopped
- 1 Sweet Onion, Chopped
- 2 Serrano Pepper(s), Diced
- 1 Cucumber(s), Diced
- 1 Avocado(s), Diced
- ¼ Cup Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
- ⅛ Tsp Ground Cumin
- Salt and Pepper, To Taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and combine.
Nutrition
Any nutritional information provided on this site is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.
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