Guacamole
Chunky, fresh guacamole of ripe avocados mashed with lime juice, onion, jalapeño, cilantro and salt, with a little tomato. Ready in 10 minutes; serves 6.
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Good guacamole needs only ripe avocados and a few bright ingredients. Mash the avocados with a fork so the guacamole stays chunky, and season it boldly with lime and salt.
Serve it with chips, or alongside fajitas, carne asada and tacos.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1 to 2 limes, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 Roma tomato, seeded and diced
Instructions
- Mash. Halve the avocados, remove the pits and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Add the lime juice and salt and mash with a fork, leaving it chunky.
- Mix. Fold in the onion, jalapeño, cilantro and tomato.
- Season and serve. Taste and add more lime or salt. Serve right away with tortilla chips.
Tips
- A ripe avocado yields to gentle pressure but is not mushy.
- To store, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to keep it from browning.
Questions about this recipe
- How do I keep guacamole from turning brown?
- Press plastic wrap right onto the surface and refrigerate; the lime juice also helps.
- Can I make it ahead?
- Up to 2 hours ahead, covered tightly.
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