Guacamole Recipe

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Learn how to make guacamole using only fresh ingredients and a simple technique that makes it better than any restaurant, ready in minutes, the best ever.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: authentic guacamole, best guacamole, guacamole, guacamole recipe

Servings:

Calories: 255kcal

Author: Mike Hultquist

Ingredients

½ small white onion finely diced (soaked in water to remove the bite)
1-2 serrano peppers finely diced (use 1 jalapeno for milder, or omit – remove seeds and innards for milder)
2 garlic cloves minced
3 medium ripe avocados
Juice of 1 small lime
½ teaspoon salt + more to taste
1 medium tomato cored and diced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

Add half of the diced onion, serrano, and all of the garlic to a molcajete. Mash into a paste. Alternatively, you can use a food processor, then add to a large bowl.
Slice the avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pits. Scoop the ripe avocados into the molcajete or bowl.
Squeeze in the juice from ½ a small lime and ½ teaspoon salt. Mash and mix to your preferred consistency. It is best when a mix of creamy and chunky.
Gently stir in diced tomato, fresh cilantro, and remaining diced onion and serranos.
Taste and adjust for lime and salt. Serve with tortilla chips.

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Notes

Storage: Transfer leftover guacamole to a container and press plastic wrap directly onto the surface (no air touching), then cover and refrigerate to prevent browning. A thin layer of lime juice can help, but keeping air out is most important. If the top browns slightly, scoop it off or stir in fresh lime juice.

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