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Perfect Guacamole

Published: Jun 26, 2008
Guacamole
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Yields:
1 c.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Cal/Serv:
25
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Our favorite avocados for guacamole are the varieties with thick, pebbly, green skin such as Hass, Pinkerton, and Reed. While guacamole is usually served as a dip, it is also a great accompaniment for fajitas or tacos.

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Ingredients

  • 1 jalapeño chile
  • cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion such as Vidalia or Maui
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1 plum tomato
  • Plain tortilla chips

Directions

    1. Step 1In mortar, combine jalapeño, cilantro, onion, and salt; with pestle, grind until mixture becomes juicy and thick (onion can still be slightly chunky).
    2. Step 2Cut each avocado lengthwise in half around seed. Twist halves in opposite directions to separate. Slip spoon between pit and fruit and work pit out. With spoon, scoop fruit from peel onto cutting board.
    3. Step 3Cut tomato crosswise in half. Squeeze halves to remove seeds and juice. Coarsely chop tomato.
    4. Step 4If mortar is large enough, add avocado and chopped tomato to onion mixture in mortar. (If mortar is small, combine avocado, tomato, and onion mixture in bowl.) Mash slightly with pestle or spoon until mixture is blended but still somewhat chunky.
    5. Step 5Guacamole is best when served as soon as it’s made. If not serving right away, press plastic wrap directly onto surface of guacamole to prevent discoloration and refrigerate up to 1 hour. Serve with chips. Nutritional information is based on a 1-tablespoon serving.
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