In this video, we delve into the world of Pico de Gallo, a unique type of salsa that sets itself apart from the salsa you may find at your local Mexican restaurant. Pico de Gallo boasts a distinct character with its minimal liquid content, exclusive use of fresh ingredients, and the absence of blending. From Roma tomatoes to red onions, fresh cilantro, fiery jalapeños, tangy lime juice, garlic, and a hint of cumin, each element contributes to this dish’s unique and vibrant flavor.
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00:00 Homemade pico de gallo is fresher, more flavorful,
00:03 more colorful, crunchier, cheaper,
00:06 so why wouldn't you make it yourself?
00:07 Use this recipe, let's do it.
00:09 So let's start with the tomatoes.
00:10 I like using Roma because they're less seedy,
00:13 so you're not gonna deal with all that juice as much.
00:16 Then you gotta have some peppers.
00:18 I'm just using jalapeno, the recipe calls for a half,
00:20 but this is where you have to use your judgment.
00:22 I always use more jalapeno than it calls for.
00:25 You'll want to seed them before you dice them,
00:27 just so it's not overly spicy,
00:29 but if you like it hot, leave them in.
00:31 And then onion.
00:33 You can use red or white.
00:35 I like using the white because I think
00:37 it's the most traditional looking,
00:39 and I love the pungency of a white onion also.
00:41 And then I'm going in with a little bit of minced garlic.
00:44 I don't know if this is classic,
00:46 but I love the pungency it gives.
00:49 This recipe calls for a little garlic powder
00:50 and cumin as well.
00:51 And then, to me, you've gotta have some fresh lime juice.
00:54 This is what kinda makes those cheeks pucker.
00:58 I like a good pinch of salt, and not too much pepper.
01:01 Stir it up.
01:02 Almost forgot the most important ingredient.
01:05 Cilantro.
01:06 And I like lots of it.
01:08 Now we're talking.
01:11 Can't believe I almost forgot the cilantro.
01:14 It's my favorite part.
01:15 Taste test.
01:16 Let's serve it up, the classic way.
01:21 You knew that was coming.
01:25 A little pico de gallo screams party.
01:28 So fresh, so crunchy.
01:35 You can taste every single thing we put in there.
01:37 There is zero comparison to homemade versus store-bought.
01:42 Homemade is about a million times better.
01:44 So take those fresh tomatoes and fresh peppers
01:47 and whip up a batch of homemade pico de gallo.
01:50 Right now.
01:54 Homemade pico de gallo is gonna be fresher,
01:57 cheaper, crunchier, more colorful, more flavorful.
02:00 - Flavorful.
02:02 It's really so colorful.
02:04 (music)