ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Vooks Storybooks Cooking Activity for Kids: Salsa! | Food/Comida
Hello, everyone! Today, we’re going to have some fun in the kitchen and make a tasty treat called pico de gallo. It’s a type of salsa, which is a yummy food from Mexico. Let’s get started!
Before we start, make sure to wash your hands really well. Clean hands help keep our food safe to eat!
Carefully chop the onion into small pieces. Remember to be safe and ask a grown-up for help if you need it.
Next, chop the tomatoes. Turn them on their side and cut them into little cubes. This will make our salsa nice and chunky!
Now, chop about half a cup of cilantro. Some people think cilantro tastes like soap, but others love it! What do you think?
Squeeze the juice from the limes into your bowl and sprinkle some salt. Be careful not to add too much salt!
Mix everything together in a bowl, and your pico de gallo is ready to eat! You can enjoy it with chips or on top of tacos.
And there you have it! You’ve made your very own pico de gallo. Cooking is a great way to learn about different cultures and try new foods. Enjoy your delicious salsa, and maybe share it with your family or friends!
If you liked this activity, you might enjoy more stories and recipes. Ask a grown-up to help you find more fun things to do in the kitchen. Happy cooking!
Flavor Experiment: Try tasting each ingredient separately before mixing them together. What does each one taste like on its own? After you’ve tasted them separately, mix them together to make pico de gallo. How does the flavor change when all the ingredients are combined? Discuss with a friend or family member which ingredient you think makes the biggest difference in the taste.
Colorful Salsa Art: Use the ingredients to create a colorful picture on your plate before mixing them. Arrange the chopped tomatoes, onions, and cilantro to make a fun design. Take a picture of your creation before you mix it all together. How many different colors can you see in your salsa art? Share your picture with your class or family and explain what you made.
Ingredient Detective: Go on a mini-adventure in your kitchen or garden to find other ingredients that could be added to your pico de gallo. Maybe try adding corn, avocado, or bell peppers. How do these new ingredients change the taste and texture of your salsa? Write down or draw your new recipe and share it with your friends or family.
Here’s a sanitized version of the YouTube transcript:
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Hey everyone! We’re enjoying some delicious comida, which is Spanish for food. Today, we’re going to teach you how to make your own homemade pico de gallo. Here’s what you’ll need: cilantro, two limes, four tomatoes, one onion, and salt.
First, let’s wash our hands.
Step one: chop the onion, but don’t forget to use protective equipment.
What was your favorite part of this book? I actually liked when it spoke in Spanish and mentioned that some potatoes can be a balloon.
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Oh, be careful!
Step two: chop the tomatoes. Flip them to the side and hold them together; they should fall into a bunch of little cubes. We need to get this done so we can enjoy some yummy salsa.
Step three: cut the cilantro. You’ll want to chop about half a cup. Did you know that some people think cilantro tastes like soap?
Do you like cilantro? Well, I’m not really sure, but I don’t think so.
Now, you’re going to want to pick it up and add it to your bowl.
Step four: add lime and salt to taste. I love that we get to learn about other cultures! I like tacos and quesadillas. Now we’re going to add the salt.
Okay, that’s enough; it might be too salty now.
Step five: mix and serve!
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There you have it! Now you can make pico de gallo at home. You can watch more stories like “Food on Books.” It’s a kid-safe library full of storybooks brought to life. While you ask your grown-up about books, we’ll be here snacking!
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This version removes any informal language and maintains a clear, instructional tone.
