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"For most of us who are making our own authentic guacamole, it all starts here in the produce section of your supermarket."




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Authentic Guacamole
Ingredients
- 3 ripened hass avocados
- 1 large lime (or 2 small limes)
- 2 tomatoes , cubed in ½ inch pieces
- ½ small red onion coarsely diced
- 1 chile pepper seeded and finely diced
- ½ bunch cilantro , washed, stemmed, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- Optional: 2 cloves crushed garlic
Instructions
- Peel and pit avocados and place in medium size mixing bowl or large mortar.
- Add the juice from the lime(s).
- Combine onion, pepper, cilantro, salt, and optional garlic.
- Mix together with table fork, table knife, or pestle if using mortar.
- Add additional salt or lime juices if desired.
- When desired flavor is achieve, gently stir in tomatoes, and serve.
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Tania @ COOKTORIA
This guacamole looks fantastic! I am a big avocado fan, so I will be making it soon! Thanks for sharing!
Dan from Platter Talk
Thank you Tania; it's easy and always delicious!
Vicky @ Avocado Pesto
Guacamole is the BEST! As the ultimate avocado lover this is my favorite dip : ) So good and yes so glad it has made its way into the mainstream after a history of hundreds of years!
Dan from Platter Talk
Thanks so much, Vicky. We appreciate your wonderful comments!
Elaina Newton
I love guacamole...heck even just avocados by themselves. Hass are definitely my favorite. When they're perfectly ripe, they taste heavenly!
Dan from Platter Talk
Thanks Elaina; I agree!
Immaculate
I love Guacamole ! Especially with garlic , it gives it a delicious kick- this looks amazing! Thanks for sharing it's history.
Dan from Platter Talk
Thanks for stopping by!
Traditionallymodernfood
My fav healthy dip with some chips I can finish this in no time
Dan from Platter Talk
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Peter @ Feed Your Soul Too
Nothing better than guacamole. Perfect for game day!
diane diprete
HOW DO YOU PREVENT THE GUACOMOLE FROM TURNING BROWN