RCI-SN.001.0198.002
Guacamole
Guacamole is a Mexican dish made from crushed avocado is a spicy Mexican paste made from crushed avocado and various seasonings, usually including onions, peppers, garlic and tomatoes.
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- 3 unit
- pico de gallo2 tablespoons
- 1 unit
- chopped jalapeño or 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper or 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper1 unit
- 1 teaspoon
- 4 teaspoon
- 1½ teaspoon
- ½ teaspoon
- minced jalapeño or 2 minced serrano chiles or 2 tablespoon minced any chile pepper (adjust for spiciness)1 unit
- 1 unit
Method
1
Halve 3 ripe avocados, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a medium mixing bowl. Discard the skins and pits.
2 minutes
2
Using a fork or potato masher, mash the avocado to your desired consistency — leave it slightly chunky for texture or mash until smooth for a creamier dip.
2 minutes
3
Finely dice the red onion, mince the garlic clove, and finely chop the jalapeño pepper, removing the seeds for less heat if preferred.
4 minutes
4
Add the diced red onion, minced garlic, and chopped jalapeño to the mashed avocado and stir to combine.
1 minutes
5
Squeeze the juice of 1 lime and a drizzle of olive oil over the mixture, then fold in the freshly chopped cilantro.
1 minutes
6
Season generously with salt and black pepper, then taste and adjust the lime juice, salt, or jalapeño to balance the flavors to your preference.
2 minutes
7
Transfer the guacamole to a serving bowl, garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and a squeeze of the remaining half lime, and serve immediately with tortilla chips or crudités.