Guacamole
Food
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By Aimee McCullough, editor in chief
Guacamole
Ingredients:
- 2-3 ripe avocados
- 1-2 Serrano peppers depending on your preference for heat.
- 1-2 small tomatoes (I like Camparis), seeded and chopped
- 1-2 tsp Sea salt
- Juice of 1-2 limes
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
A few notes on making this:
- This is my go-to recipe for guacamole. I don’t like onions in guacamole, but feel free to add if you prefer them. I find that there is plenty of heat from the Serrano.
- The measurements are approximate mostly because everyone prefers their guacamole slightly differently, and you may get a larger avocado and only need two instead of three.
- Make sure to add plenty of lime so that the guacamole doesn’t turn brown.
- This recipe works beautifully in a mortar and pestle if you have one, but it’s OK if you don’t. You can use a fork or muddler in a regular bowl.
Directions:
- In a mortar, using a pestle, (or a bowl, using a muddler or fork) mash tomato, chilies and salt to form a coarse paste.
- Add in lime juice.
- Cut avocados in half, remove pits and scoop flesh into tomato mixture.
- Add cilantro and continue mashing just until mixture is blended and avocados are mashed into ½" chunks.
- Check for seasoning and add lime or salt if needed.
- Serve immediately or cover tightly and refrigerate until ready to serve.
