This week I made sure I’ve taken extra precaution to keep myself from overloading my schedule. Apparently, even if I work at home I still can’t avoid sleeping way past midnight because of so much things to do. To be honest, I don’t know where all these chores come from! I never seem to run out of laundry, clothes to fold, clothes to iron…. toys to keep.
Today, I was at Maynilad. I was there too yesterday. I am trying to get the water connection to our soon-to-be-home reconnected. It was I who also got it temporarily disconnected three years ago when it was still a computer shop. Since peanutbutter♥ and I are having the house reconstructed (very soon), we’re gonna need some water supply, hence, the waiting and almost-sleeping-while-waiting at the Maynilad office for two hours each day now.
I usually go there after lunch, when it’s suppose to be siesta time. I get home at around four-ish in the afternoon, a bit sleepy and craving for something to munch on. When that happens, I usually grab a bag of Chacho’s Tortilla Chips and then make myself a small bowl of Pico de Gallo to dip on.
Why Pico De Gallo? Because it’s very easy to make and I usually have almost, if not all, the ingredients in the fridge.
Pico de Gallo is also known as Salsa Fresca or Fresh Salsa and is made with chopped tomatoes, onions, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice.
My favorite Chacho’s variant to pair with my Pico de Gallo? Chacho’s Cheesy Cheese!! This variant is thin, crispy and oozing with cheese flavor that complements the mild spiciness of the salsa and tangyness of the tomatoes.
Aside from Cheesy Cheese, there are two more Chacho’s variants namely: BBQ Bonanza and Spicy Curry. These are available in two sizes 185g and 80g. The 80g is usually good for sharing but is just right for me when i’m in the mood for chips and dip.
If you want more information, you can visit Chacho’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ChachosTortillaChipsPhilippines.
For now, let me leave you with the recipe…
- 2 large tomatoes, chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 bird's eye chili, finely chopped
- 2 sprigs fresh cilantro finely chopped
- juice of half a lime
- salt to taste
- In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix well.
- Season with salt.
- Add more chili if you want it more spicy.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Serve chilled with your chips of choice.
I can totally relate! I had been sleeping at 2 am for the past 2 years and finally decided my body can’t take it so now try to stop everything by 12:30 and go to sleep by 1 am. I always feel like I can do more stuff after kids go to sleep, so I tend to pack so much stuff to do at night time. But we need beauty sleep. 🙂 I got so much white hair from lack of sleep… Love the quick pico de gallo. Once I start eating chips… very hard to stop! 😀
I agree. We do need our beauty sleep. Thanks for dropping by Nami!
I understand the whole evening time creeping up on you. There just sometimes does not seen like there is enough hours in the day to get everything done. Great little pico de gallo light and delicious.
The thing is, it’s really nice to work on something when the kids are asleep! Thanks Bam!
I love pica de gallo but I usually use jalapeno. With the bird’s eye chile I bet this is one HOT salsa!!! Pass it my way! 🙂
Jalapeno is not common here so I use bird’s eye chili.. :0
It is very creative, making something not so healthy, healthy ^_^.
Thanks Mitch!
I love to eat chips in my relax times and this chips are looking great.
I love Chacho’s. They’re thin and crispy.
I love tomato salsa, I love a little bit of spice in it so jalapeño is always welcome.
I put siling labuyo to make it more spicy.
Chachos Tortilla Tips is an excellent ingredient of Taco snacks with different dips.
Now I’m craving for chips and dips because of this. Great while watching movies.
I always crave for chips and dip too when watching a movie.
OMG. You got me craving for some chips right now and we’re out of stock here at home. Ahhhh! Must go to the grocery tomorrow.
Try Chacho’s Cheesy Cheese. It’s really good.
Wow, that totally looks good – I definitely would love to try out those chips one of these days.
Try the Cheesy Cheese first. I’m sure you’ll love it
ooooh, i so love salsa! i’m a tomato freak. i’ve never heard of chachos till today and i’m on a no junk food diet, but….but…but…maybe on my cheat day! haha. saving this recipe! thanks a whole bunch!
LOL! Hurray for Cheat days!
Your salsa looks delicious! I always get store-bought salsa, but home-made is still the best!
Home made is the best because it tastes fresh!
This one’s so easy to do. I’ll borrow your recipe ha! Thanks for sharing!
I hope you like it, Tetcha!
This looks so easy, you just have to chop and combine everything
It is very easy to make.
Peachy, will the Pico de Gallo taste super different without cilantro? I’m no a fan of the stuff kasi, but I know that it’s one of the main flavors for this.
I don’t think it will be the same without cilantro. Just put a little of it na lang so its not overpowering.
I’m totally craving for those chips since yesterday and now I found this. Whoa, it’s fated that I reached the page and learned Chacho’s variants as well.
I think Chacho’s is quite affordable. You should try it Roch.
This is indeed a great snack . By the way, I can totally relate to your question regarding the seemingly endless chores.
LOL! Cheers mommy Teresa!
Thanks for sharing the recipe, I’ll try to do this dip for the weekend picnic. My husband craves for Jalapeno. There’s a lot of chips in the market so I guess any brand will do.
I hope yyou like this recipe, Kath.
My husband will gonna love this! <3 <3 <3
I bet he loves chips or tomatoes!
I always include salsa to go with my chips in my cart and it costs me much like hundred pesos++ . thank you for the recipe. I didn’t know it was that easy!
Yes its’ very easy. I hope you try my recipe.
I loved Pico de Gallo for my grilled milkfish, or any seafood. the best side dish ever….all over the world.
chores can really occupy us from hours and end. you are not alone. i almost always find myself working with chores through the night, even right after my little man dozed off to zzzland.
this looks like a really refreshing dip or side dish, no worries about adding up on calories + pounds, plus am sure it will taste really great with chips! must try this soon! 🙂
I do hope you give this a try Vix. I’m sure you’ll like it.
ahh the laundry.. I always wonder why my laundry basket is never empty, so it’s time in your household pala..must be the basket hahaha
as for Pico de gallo, not a fan of cilantro.. sakto na ako sa mayonnaise dip haha
hehehe.. di alisin na lang ang cilantro?
I love tomatoes! Seeing those tiny tomatoes make my mouth water so much 🙂
Salsa ang chips go so well together.
Love the photos! Really mae my mouth water. A perfect snack for the summer 🙂
Thanks Sam!