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Salsa (Pico de Gallo)
Salsa is a common ingredient in Mexican cuisine, served as a condiment with tacos, stirred into soups and stews, or incorporated into fillings.
- 3 medium tomatoes
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 large onion, chopped fine
- 1 jalapeno, chopped
- salt, to taste
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp vinegar
- a handful of coriander, chopped fine
- Roast the tomatoes on an open flame, run them under tap water and remove off the blackened skin.
- Finely chop the tomatoes and transfer them into a bowl.
- Add half of the tomatoes to a blender, Finely blend the tomatoes and set aside.
- To a pan, add the oil, Next, add the onions, Saute the onions for a minute and add the jalapeños.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, Then, add the pureed tomatoes.
- Cook them on a medium flame till the water has almost evaporated from the mixture. To that, add the salt. Next, add the sugar. Add the vinegar. Finally, add the coriander.
- Give it a good mix and take it off the heat.
- Let it cool down before serving. Serve fresh.
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Dietary Information
Nutritional Information
| Typical values* | per Serving | contents |
|---|---|---|
| Total Energy | 64 Kcal | |
| Protein | 5% | 3 Kcal |
| Fat | 50% | 32 Kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 45% | 29 Kcal |
Factoid
Salsa, in Spanish, simply means "sauce" and can take a variety of forms. Pico de gallo (aka salsa fresca) is a type of salsa made with chopped fresh tomatoes and onions, cilantro, fresh chilis, lime juice, and salt. With its chunky nature and relatively low amount of liquid, pico de gallo is a lot like a relish in texture. Salsa fresca is fresh salsa made with tomatoes and hot peppers. Salsa verde is made with cooked tomatillos and is served as a dip or sauce for chilaquiles, enchiladas, and other dishes. Chiltomate is a widely used base sauce made of tomatoes and chiles. The type of pepper used for chiltomate varies by region, with fresh green chiles being more common than habanero in Chiapas. Tamales are often identified according to the type of salsa they are filled with, either salsa verde, salsa roja, salsa de rajas, or salsa de mole.
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