Description
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!
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
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment/Salsa
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
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