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Salsa, Pico de Gallo, Chutney, Relish, Compote, and Chowchow/Piccalilli

October 17, 2014

Salsa

What’s the Difference?

Salsa, pico de gallo, chutney, relish, compote, and chowchow/piccalilli are are all chopped up fruits or vegetables with herbs, spices, vinegar, and maybe some sugar added.  They are all similar, but quite different from one another. 

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SalsaSalsa-

Originating in Mexico, salsa is the Spanish term for sauce. It’s a spicy sauce, usually used as a condiment, made of chopped tomatoes mixed with vegetables, fruit, onions, and chili peppers. Salsa comes in thick, chunky mix down to a more saucy version.  

Pico De Gallo Pico de Gallo-

Also originating in Mexico, Pico de Gallo literally means “rooster’s beak.” It’s also called Salsa Fresca, which means “fresh sauce.” It’s an uncooked salad made from chopped tomato, onion, coriander leaves, fresh serrano peppers (jalapeños or habaneros are also used), salt, and key lime juice.

Tomato ChutneyChutney-

A spicy condiment made of fruits or vegetables preserved in vinegar, spices, and sugar, originating in India and traditionally served with meats. Chutney can be sweet, hot, sour, or spicy; chunky or smooth. Some seasonings used include: salt, spices/herbs, and vegetables/fruits such as chilies, Damsons, plums, tomatoes, apple, pear, onion, garlic, and fig.

Dill RelishRelish-

Relish, also originating in India, is vegetables or fruit cooked and pickled. It is usually used as a condiment. In the United States, it is usually served on hotdogs or hamburgers.

Cherry CompoteCompote-

Compote originated in 17th-century France. It’s more of a dessert made of whole or pieces of fruit in cooked in sugar syrup and spices.

Chowchow or PiccalilliChowchow/ Piccalilli-

Chow-Chow is a sweet, tangy, or hot (or a combination) relish made with chopped mixed pickled vegetables, mustard seeds or powder, and vinegar. It originates here, in the United States. It’s usually served cold and is a favorite in the South served on pinto beans and greens. We use it on hotdogs, hamburgers, spinach, asparagus, and broccoli.

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~Nelle

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I am Nelle. I grew up in rural, small town, Ohio. When I was young, I learned a lot about homesteading from my parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, 4-H, FFA, and others around me. Now, I’m all grown up, have 6 children of my own, and plan to teach them everything I know. Here on Mama’s Homestead, we talk and write about homesteading, homeschooling, and kidsteading (homesteading with kids). We teach our kids about survival, self-sufficiency, gardening (vegetable, herb, flower), orchard, beekeeping, home keeping, soap making, harvesting, cooking, food preservation, livestock, nature, crafts, homesteading tools and wares, and more… Welcome to my homestead…come and learn with us!

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