Mexican food suited for summer
( SERVES 6 )
Photo by Jason Dorday
10/1/2012
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Also known as salsa fresca, salsa bandera or salsa Mexicana. Taste this and you will never buy a jar of prepared salsa again. It takes as long to make as going to the supermarket to buy it, so start chopping.
Pico de gallo
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| 4 | Tomatoes, seeded |
| 1 cup | Onion |
| 1 bunch | Fresh coriander |
| 2 tbsp | Lime juice |
| 1 to taste | Salt & freshly ground pepper |
Directions
- Chop the tomatoes and onions into small dices. Finely chop the coriander.
- Mix all the ingredients. Add salt, pepper and lime juice.
- Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes until flavours blend.
Tip: The salsa can be made in advance and will hold for up to 4 hours. You can also add whole kernel corn if desired.
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