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2 Comments Guacamole is so easy to make, but perfect for many different things. The basic ingredient of guacamole is avocado, of course, and because this green/brown fruit has a fairly neutral flavor, you can take your guacamole in any direction. Try it on a burger instead of mayonnaise, like in this chicken burger recipe, or use it to fill a wrap.
Of course, guacamole is also delicious on tortillas, in a nacho casserole, or in tacos, which is where most people know it from. What delicious recipe will you make this avocado dip for?
Making Your Own Guacamole: Super Easy!
Ok, let’s be honest; do you get your guacamole from the grocery store? Those super smooth, bright green unnatural looking guacamole? If you’ve tried this delicious and easy recipe you will never look back. There is nothing better than a homemade guacamole.
And this happens to be the best recipe you will ever find. How do you make it? Quite simply, by following the instructions in the recipe card. There are two ways to make it; you can mash it completely smooth or you can mash it with a fork and leave some chunks in the avocado mix. I always prefer the latter.
Ripe avocado
Of course, the key to a good guacamole is good avocados. And therein lies the biggest challenge. The so called ‘eat ripe’ varieties in the supermarket are often brown and overripe when you open them, but today I was lucky! They were beautiful, ripe, and delicious. Just what an avocado should be for a delicious guacamole.
After having had my share of bad luck with getting avocado, I do have a pretty good feeling of when I hit the jackpot or when I should leave them in the store. I gently feel the avocado and when there is a slight give that’s a good sign. The other trick is to break the stem of the avocado. If it’s brown underneath you might be looking at an over ripe specimen. If it’s still green you can put it in your basket. It’s no guarantee and I’ve had my share of rock hard and not ripe avocado’s or rotten ones. It’s all part of the game they say.
What goes into good guacamole?
Guacamole is typically one of those dishes where there are a lot of variations. I understand that, because you can easily follow your own preferences when you get started with this avocado dip. For me, the following ingredients are a must:
- Avocado
- 1 red pepper
- lime juice
- tomato
- Coriander
- small red onion
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Guacamole
Ingredients
- 1 large ripe tomato cut into little pieces
- 3 avocado’s
- 1 small red onion chopped very finely
- 1 red chili pepper
- juice of 1 large lime
- handful coriander chopped, plus a few extra
- tortilla chips to dip and eat away
How to make guacamole
- Make sure you cut the tomato really very finely and to a pulp on a board. Place into a bowl. Cut the avocado's in half and scoop out the stones. Keep one of the stones and scoop out the flesh with a spoon.
- Put all the other ingredients also in the bowl and mash it all together roughly. It’s ok to have some chunks. Season with salt and pepper.
- If you don't eat it straight away keep the stone in the bowl, as that will prevent the avocado going brown.
- Before serving sprinkle with the coriander leaves and eat away!
Nutrition Information per portion:
Disclaimer:
The nutritional values above are calculated per portion. The details are based on standard nutritional tables and do not constitute a professional nutritional advice.
I think you’re right. I love this guacamole. I think it’s time for Mexican night at my house.
So similar to my go to and only guacamole recipe! 🙂
Avocado, finely minced onion, finely chopped cilantro, lots of key lime juice and a consider an
Ble amount if salt!
‘Tis the season!
🙂
Valerie