Pico de gallo

Unlike most other types of salsa, pico de gallo is of solid consistency, made with a combination of coriander, onions, tomatoes, and hot peppers such as serranos or jalapeños. Pico de gallo is very popular due to its bold flavors and the fact that the preparation process is quite simple: the ingredients should only be chopped, seasoned, and mixed together, and the salsa is ready to be served.

Its name is means rooster's beak, but the origins of the name remain a mystery. However, there are some interesting theories about the origin of its name. Some believe that the dish got its name because the salsa was consumed using the thumb and index finger, an action reminiscent of the rooster's beak sting.

Others claim that the name is derived from the color of the salsa, which is reminiscent of rooster's feathers. The third theory says it's because the ingredients are chopped to the same size as the food of a rooster. Whatever the origin of its name might be, pico de gallo brings freshness and flavor to numerous meat, fish, and egg dishes, or traditional Mexican dishes such as tacos, nachos, and quesadillas.