We had planned to make guacamole, but due to not-great avocados, we quickly had to switch gears. We don’t have cilantro in our beach pantry, so we made this cilantro-free version that uses ground cumin instead: https://poshplate.us/salsa-no-cilantro/
Our modifications: first, we combined 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 finely minced small shallot, 1 finely minced jalapeño pepper (seeds removed), juice from 1 lime, and 1/4 tsp kosher salt and set aside for about 5 mins (this allows the aromatics to mellow and lightly pickle). Second, we diced 1 2/3 medium tomatoes (2/3 plum tomato, 1 vine-ripened tomato), placed in a medium bowl, and added 1/4 tsp cumin. Then after the aromatics sat, we added them to the tomatoes. This was a refreshing and flavorful pico de gallo. (Aug. 2023).
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