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Guacamole

Guacamole is a creamy, citrusy, savory, and herby dish. It's made avocados, onion, cilantro, salt, and lime juice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Salsa
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ripe avocados cut in half and pit removed
  • 3 tbsp onion diced
  • 2 tbsp cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1 tbsp lime juice squeezed from a lime or half lime
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Scoop out the avocado flesh into a bowl.
  2. Mash the avocado with a fork, spoon, or potato masher until you achieve the desired texture.
  3. Add chopped onion and cilantro leaves to mashed avocado.
  4. Mix in the onion and cilantro with a spoon or fork.
  5. Add salt and lime juice. Mix in with a spoon or fork.
  6. Taste and adjust salt and lime juice if needed.

Notes

    1. Make sure to use ripe avocados for better taste and texture. Ripe avocados usually have a dark green or dark purple color to them. They should also be a bit soft when applying light pressure to them. If they're too soft or mushy, they're overripe. If they're too hard, they're underripe.
    2. Mash avocado to desired consistency. Your guacamole can be chunky, smooth, or a mix of both.
    3. Guacamole is best served right after it's made. It's best to eat it the same day because it's doesn't really keep well in the refrigerator. It usually oxidizes and this causes the guacamole to turn brown. The flavor starts to deteriorate after even a few hours.
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