What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Enjoyable Eats: Jalisco Pico de Gallo! It wasn’t until recently I dined at a family-owned Mexican cantina where the recipes truly originated from Guadalajara. I know this because the waitress explained that Jalisco-style dishes might taste different than anything else I tried before. “For starters,” she explained, “only fresh vegetables are used. We use Mexican oregano for flavor.” I was intrigued. So much so, I made a batch of pico de gallo when I returned home. The Jalisco-style street tacos come later. Stick around and tell me what you think.
JALISCO PICO DE GALLO
Ingredients:
7 Roma tomatoes, sliced and chopped
1 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
6 Serrano chile, stems removed
3 jalapeño peppers, stems removed
1 sweet onion, chopped
2 tablespoons Mexican oregano, dried
2 teaspoons garlic powder
3 teaspoons cumin powder
1 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon orange/mango juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions:
In a large bowl, place Roma tomato chunks. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Using a mini chopper, pulse Serrano peppers until finely chopped. Add to the bowl. Next, place jalapeño peppers in the mini chopper; pulse until finely chopped. Scrape sides and add to the bowl. Add chopped sweet onion to tomato mixture. Sprinkle on Mexican oregano, garlic powder, and cumin powder. Mix well. Fold in chopped cilantro leaves. Drizzle with orange/mango juice and lime juice. Gently stir. Transfer pico de gallo and liquid to covered jars and refrigerate. The flavors intensify as they marinate. Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for Mexican dishes.
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Thank you, Gail, beautiful!
Joanna
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Happy Monday, Joanna. Keep cool and hydrate. 💦
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I was lucky enough to grow up eating in a family-owned Mexican restaurant. No meal has ever matched what we ate there. My dad was their best customer.
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Ahhh, the memories you must have! What an unforgettable experience that must’ve been. 🍃🌶😋
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When I look at the ingredients, it is more than worth trying out. Perfect for a summer lunch.
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I liked it. You may, too. 🍃🌶🧅🍅
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👍
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Looks really delicious and full of flavor! I will definitely give this one a try! 🌶💕
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Do t forget the margarita. 😜🍃🍹
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Oh, you’re bringing those!
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Of course! 🍹
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Nothing like authentic Mexican food and pico de Gallo is a real treat 😊
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I love finding family-owned cantinas. They know. 😋🍃
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Amazing difference in taste 😋🍃
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Absolutely. And I’ve gotten great customer service from the staff and owners. 👏
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They take great pride in the food and service 😊
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So true. ✨
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Sounds good.
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It’s amazing. If you ever find a place that focuses on Jalisco cooking, try it. 🍃🌶
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This sounds yummy. I make a similar one, with red onion and Fresno chilies. Have never tried the mango-orange juice. Thanks for the share.
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I actually have a bottle in my pantry. I’m waiting to use it for a homemade recipe. 🍃🥭🍊
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A quick, salsa that is easy too. I can’t say I’ve added either mango or orange juice, ever. I’ll have to give it a try. A very nice recipe.
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It’s available in the “International Foods” aisle of the grocery store. 🍃🍊🥭
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Thanks
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Reblogged this on Ned Hamson's Second Line View of the News.
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Olé. 🎉
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As my daughter has shown me on more than one occasion, it’s go fresh or go home!
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There’s no substitute, that’s for sure. 👏👏👏
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I like your ratio of chiles to tomatoes. This looks like a well-balanced pico de gallo. Thanks for sharing.
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You’re quite welcome. ☮️
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Beautiful and since I read the posts backwards…I see what your plan was!
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Guilty, as charged. 🤣
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