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Guacamole

There are many varieties of avocados, and all may be used, but the Hass avocado is the ideal choice. The flesh has a rich, nutty, and herby taste. It is a good keeper, it peels easily, and the pit is easily removed. An avocado is ripe when it yields to the gentle pressure of your thumb.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

2 ripe avocados
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cut in half and remove pits from: 2 ripe avocados.

    Step 2

    Scoop the flesh out of the skins with a spoon into a mortar and mash it roughly with a pestle. Stir in: 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, Salt.

    Step 3

    Taste and add more salt and lime juice as needed.

  2. Variation

    Step 4

    For a spicy guacamole, add a jalapeño or serrano pepper, seeded and finely diced.

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