[Kitchen Witch]

dollytoo2 -

Pico de Gallo is the name for a fresh chinky salsa made with tomatoes, onions, and chilies.

There are many recipes - here's one:

4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 fresh chile peppers, mild or hot, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped red or yellow bell pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon lime juice
salt and pepper, to taste

Combine ingredients in a glass or other non-reactive bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Makes about 2 cups.



Fish Sauce (a/k/a Fish Gravy) is an Asian condiment made from fish that has been allowed to ferment. As a substitute you can use light soy sauce OR To make your own mock fish sauce, simmer for 10 minutes: 1 can drained anchovies + 2 cloves bruised and peeled garlic + ½ teaspoon brown sugar + ¼ teaspoon salt + 1 ¼ cups water, then strain.

OR simmer for 10 minutes: 1 part soy sauce + 4 parts anchovies

OR soak anchovies from one small can (about 14 fillets) in 1 C water, strain, then add 2 tablespoons soy sauce.

You can find it in an Asian market or a Vietnamese market. Some of the larger supermarkets also sell it.

I hope this helps.

Kitchen Witch