Pico de Gallo with thermomix

Preparation of Pico de Gallo with thermomix

1. Prepare the ingredients: Start by washing the tomatoes and cutting them into small cubes. She peels and finely chops the red onion. If you like it spicy, cut the jalapeño pepper into thin slices. Wash and chop the fresh cilantro, discarding the thick stems. Squeeze the lemon juice and reserve.
2. Crush the ingredients In the Thermomix container, place the tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño pepper (if you are using it) and fresh cilantro. Add salt to taste. Close the lid and select speed 4 for 10 seconds. You will see how the ingredients are crushed and mixed homogeneously.
3. Add the lemon juice Once the ingredients are well crushed, open the lid of the Thermomix and add the reserved lemon juice. This will give the pico de gallo a fresh, citrusy touch. Close the lid again and select speed 3 for 5 seconds to mix the lemon juice with the rest of the ingredients.
4. Let rest and serve Once you have mixed in the lemon juice, open the lid of the Thermomix and let the pico de gallo rest for at least 10 minutes. This will allow the flavors to integrate and enhance. After resting, taste the pico de gallo and adjust the salt if necessary.
5. Finally, transfer the pico de gallo to a serving bowl and garnish with a few fresh cilantro leaves. Your delicious pico de gallo is ready to be enjoyed!