Pico

Pico de gallo, also known as salsa fresca, is a traditional Mexican dish made from chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and chili peppers. The name “pico de gallo” is Spanish for “beak of the rooster”, and is named for its traditionally chunky, chopped texture.

Pico de gallo is a staple of Mexican cuisine, and is often used as a condiment or topping for dishes such as tacos, enchiladas, burritos, and even scrambled eggs. It can also be eaten on its own as a simple snack with chips or tortillas.

The exact origins of pico de gallo are unknown, but it is believed to have originated in the Mexican state of Jalisco. The dish has been around for centuries, and was originally made with wild ingredients such as cactus, tomatillos, and chile de arbol peppers.

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Pico de Gallo

  • lime juice
  • garlic
  • water
  • chile pepper
  • cilantro
  • tomato
  • onion
  • black pepper
  • salt
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Pico de Gallo

  • salt
  • lime juice
  • onion
  • cilantro leaf
  • jalapeño
  • plum tomato
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Pico de Gallo

  • jalepeño pepper
  • lime juice
  • cilantro
  • white
  • tomato
  • salt
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Pico de Gallo

  • olive oil
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • onion
  • cumin
  • lime juice
  • garlic
  • jalapeño
  • plum tomato
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Pico de Gallo

  • DIPPING SAUCE
  • sesame oil
  • ginger inch
  • green onion
  • black chinese vinegar
  • sugar
  • light soy sauce
  • FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
  • carrot
  • jicama
  • pineapple
  • cucumber
  • cilantro

Ingredient Breakdown

 
cilantro
onion
salt
jalapeño
lime juice
tomato
lime
garlic
plum tomato
cumin
serrano pepper
pineapple
ginger
sugar
cucumber
mint
water
chile pepper
black pepper
cilantro leaf
jalepeño pepper
white
avocado
cherry tomato
rau ram
fish sauce
serrano chilli
bell pepper
coconut
mango
papaya
parsley
olive oil
tortilla chip
tomatillo
lime lime juice
serrano
green cabbage
chili powder
sesame oil
carrot
jicama
ginger inch
green onion
black chinese vinegar
light soy sauce
red tomato

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • lime juice

Staple Ingredients

  • cilantro 85%
  • onion 85%
  • salt 85%

Common Ingredients

  • jalapeño 65%

Usual Ingredients

  • lime juice 58%
  • tomato 54%

Rarey Ingredients

  • lime 27%
  • garlic 23%