Guacamole
This classic guacamole recipe is all about using just a few high-quality ingredients and getting the texture right. Properly handling the avocados and flavorings yields the most flavorful guacamole with the best texture. Aromatics are mashed first to enhance their flavor, and the avocados are mashed for a chunky—not pureed—result. (Source: https://www.seriouseats.com/the-best-basic-guacamole-recipe)
Ingredients
- 1 small yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 1 serrano chili, roughly chopped
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) picked cilantro leaves, finely chopped (divided in two)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 4 ripe avocados
- 2 tablespoons juice from 2 limes
Steps
- Place onion, chili, half the cilantro leaves, garlic, and salt into a mortar and pestle. Pound into a fine paste. (Alternatively, use a food processor or blender to process these into a smooth paste.)
- Cut each avocado in half, discard pits, and spoon out the flesh into a medium bowl.
- Roughly mash the avocado with a stiff whisk or fork so some chunks remain.
- Add the onion/chili paste, remaining cilantro, cumin, and lime juice. Fold everything together to combine.
- Taste and adjust salt and lime juice as needed.
- Serve immediately with warm tortilla chips.