Ingredients
2 large avocados
1 tsp fresh lime juice
1 Roma tomato, chopped
1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
1/4 tsp salt
Dash of Cayenne pepper
Equipment
Sharp knife
Large spoon and fork
Making Basic Guacamole
1. Cut both of your avocados in half length-wise and remove the pits. Note that sprinkling with lime juice or leaving the pit in longer keeps an avocado from quickly browning, so only remove pits as needed to preserve freshness.
2. Scrape avocado out of the shell and place into mixing bowl.
3. Mash avocado with fork.
4. Add other ingredients (lime juice, tomato, cilantro, salt and Cayenne pepper) and mix.
Enjoy Your Guacamole
References
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Tips and Suggestions
- Use ripe avocados to get the best results.
- To preserve guacamole, sprinkle a thin layer of lemon or lime juice on top. Leaving pits in longer helps to slow oxidation process as well.
- Serve guacamole with vegetable sticks, tortilla chips or crackers.
- Experiment by adding vegetables and spices.
- Serve as soon as possible after making guacamole for best results.
- Using sea salt is healthier and has better texture than regular sodium.
Guacamole Variations
Here are a few things that you can add to the above recipe (if you like) to give it extra flavor, taste and kick:
- Spices: Cilantro, cumin, cayenne pepper
- Vegetables: Jalapenos, shallots, chives, chili peppers
- Sauces: Hot sauce, tabasco sauce, salsa
