Pico de Gallo (Authentic)

Name: Pico de Gallo (Authentic)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 3 large tomatoes; 1/3 cup cilantro/coriander leaves (, roughly chopped); 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion ((Note 1)); 1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped jalapeño or serrano chilli ((adjust to taste)); 1 - 2 tbsp lime juice ((adjust to taste)); 1/2 tsp salt ((table salt) or 3/4 tsp kosher / sea salt flakes)

This is an authentic recipe for Pico de Gallo from "Truly Mexican", a fabulous cookbook filled with authentic Mexican recipes. Use this recipe as a base and adjust to your taste - more or less spiciness, and even add olive oil if you want! This makes enough for 8 tacos (as a topping).

⏱ 5 min 🔨 Prep 5min 📊 Easy 🍽 2 servings ⭐ 5.0 (13) 👁 6

Ingredients

2 servings

3 large tomatoes
1/3 cup cilantro/coriander leaves (, roughly chopped)
1/4 cup finely chopped white onion ((Note 1))
1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped jalapeño or serrano chilli ((adjust to taste))
1 - 2 tbsp lime juice ((adjust to taste))
1/2 tsp salt ((table salt) or 3/4 tsp kosher / sea salt flakes)

Instructions

Cut the tomatoes in half and use a teaspoon to scoop out the seeds and watery centre. Cut into 1cm / 1/3" dice.
Combine with remaining ingredients. Set aside for 5 to 20 minutes. Serve as a topping or side for things like tacos, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas and any Mexican dish!
This can be made ahead up to 1 day. Leave out the lime juice and salt (otherwise the tomato juices will leech out), cover and refrigerate. Drain excess liquid, add lime juice and salt just before serving.

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$297.00

Per Serving
$149.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$594.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (83% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
tomatoes	3 large	$44.00
cilantro/coriander leaves	0.3333333333333333 cup	$156.00
finely chopped white onion	0.25 cup	$29.00
finely chopped jalapeño or serrano chilli	0.5 tbsp	-
- 2 tbsp lime juice	1	$67.00
salt	0.5 tsp	$1.00