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Pico de gallo

Makes about 1 cup

2 serrano or other small hot chili peppers, cored, seeded, and very finely chopped
1/3 cup lime juice
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tomato, cored and finely chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
Salt, to taste

1. In a bowl, combine chilies, lime juice, cilantro, oil, tomato, shallot, and salt.

2. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. - Jonathan Levitt  

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