[header] How to make pico de gallo [title] Dice the tomatoes and place them in a large bowl. [step] The best tomatoes for pico de gallo are plum tomatoes. They have great flavor, a meaty texture, and contain less liquid than other types of tomatoes.
[header] How to make pico de gallo [title] Dice the tomatoes and place them in a large bowl. [step] The best tomatoes for pico de gallo are plum tomatoes. They have great flavor, a meaty texture, and contain less liquid than other types of tomatoes.
[substeps] Look for plum tomatoes that are bright red and firm to the touch. Do not use overly ripe tomatoes as they contain a lot of liquid and will water down the pico de gallo. [substeps] Tomatoes that are not finely chopped can be used in a stir fry. Dried fruit that has been stored or sold as a vinaigrette can work in place of diced tomatoes. [substeps] Adding chopped tomatoes will also give the dish an earthy, textured appearance, which is important to expand the salsa. The garlic cloves also produce more flavor, but less density. You can find locally sourced tomatoes at most grocery stores. [substeps] Use smaller tomatoes if you are substituting diced tomatoes, since they have much less liquid.