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A freshly prepared Colombian empanada sauce with diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime wedges on a white plate, surrounded by whole tomatoes and an onion on a wooden surface.
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Authentic Colombian pico de gallo: Colombian Sauce for Empanadas

Tomatoes, onions and cilantro - what could be simpler than that? Yet authentic Colombian pico de gallo dazzles in its simple, sharp flavours and perky attitude. Check out my approach for making these simple ingredients shine!
Course Appetizer, Sauce, Side
Cuisine Colombian
Keyword Colombian empanada sauce, Colombian pico de gallo, empanada sauce
Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4 serving
Author Ksenia Prints

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 Roma tomatoes or 2 large juicy tomatoes
  • 1 white onion
  • 1 lemon, juice of
  • 1 lime, juice of
  • ½ bunch fresh cilantro
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Finely chop tomatoes and onion. Mince fresh cilantro. Mix thoroughly with lemon and lime juice in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, taste and correct seasonings. Cover, and leave to macerate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, and preferably overnight.
  • Serve with cheese arepas (https://immigrantstable.com/2018/03/29/authentic-colombian-cheese-arepas-with-all-the-fixings-gf-veg/), tortilla chips, patacones, or your favourite quesadillas.