pico de gallo (beak of the rooster)

San Angelo, TX
Updated on Jun 25, 2010

My favorite original Mexican recipe...goes great with fajitas, brisket, tacos, or just with chips.

prep time 20 Min
cook time
method ---
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6-8 - choppped roma tomatoes
  • 1/2 - chopped large yellow onion
  • 2-4 - chopped jalopenos, include seeds for more fire
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 6-8 - limes, juiced
  • - garlic salt to taste
  • - ground blackpepper

How To Make pico de gallo (beak of the rooster)

  • Step 1
    This recipe is best when chopped by hand with a good sharp knife. When done with any kind of electric chopping device it has a completely different taste.
  • Step 2
    Chop first four ingredients
  • Step 3
    Cut limes into quarters, squeeze juice into vegetables
  • Step 4
    Add garlic salt & black pepper to taste. Toss to mix well & enjoy in your favorite way...mine is with a bag of chips & a glass of tea in the hot summertime!

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