Rooster’s Beak: A Flavorful Recipe for Family Gatherings
A bright, chunky salsa fresca made with fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and spicy serrano peppers. Called ‘Rooster’s Beak’ for its sharp bite, this versatile condiment enhances tacos, eggs, grilled meats, and more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes (with resting)
- Yield: 3 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment/Salsa
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes (about 1 lb), diced
- ½ white onion, finely diced
- 1–2 serrano peppers, minced (seeds removed for milder heat)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice (about 1 lime)
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- Optional: 1 small avocado, diced
- Optional: 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Prep vegetables: Dice tomatoes, onion, and peppers to uniform small pieces. Chop cilantro.
- Combine: In glass bowl, gently mix all ingredients except avocado.
- Rest: Let sit at room temperature 15-30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Adjust: Taste and add more lime or salt if needed. Fold in avocado if using.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips or as a topping.
Notes
- For best texture: Use firm-ripe tomatoes and drain excess liquid after chopping
- Heat control: Start with ½ pepper and add more to taste
- Storage: Keeps refrigerated 2 days (avocado version is best fresh)
- Authentic touch: Add 1 tbsp minced radish for crunch
- Presentation: Serve in a molcajete for traditional style
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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