Guacamole | Mexican Avocado Dip

In less than five days I am saying bye to Mexico. I am feeling very nostalgic. Mexico holds a special place in my heart because of various reasons, few of them being that my son was born here and this place gave me opportunity to learn a lot specially in cooking. If I am writing this post it is because of Mexico.

Well I could not leave this country without posting the recipe of World famous Mexican Guacamole (pronounced as Wa-ka-Moley). Its a delicious yet easy side dish made with Avocados which we do not find easily in India. I think this recipe is my tribute to this beautiful country which gave us so much love.

Directions:

1. Finely chop the onion and keep aside. Cut the tomato in half and scoop out the seeds or pulp from its center using a spoon. Chop the outer cover finely and keep aside.

2. Once the onions and tomatoes are chopped, peel and cut avocado and mash it gently using a fork (Learn How to cut and peel an avacado). Leave the avocados chunky as it gives a great texture to the guacamole.  Avocados turn black fast due to oxidization so they must be peeled and cut only when you are ready to use them. 

3. In a serving bowl add chopped onions, tomatoes and mashed avocados. Top it with finely chopped coriander leaves and green chili. Add lemon juice and salt pepper to taste.

4. Serve them immediately with tortilla chips.

Other Mexican Recipes you can try are: Pan De Muerto, Fresh Mexican Black Bean & Mango Salad, Chilies en Nogada, Sopa De Frijol, Mexican Casserole Eggs,  Mexican Chicken Soup With Rice .

Guacamole | Mexican Avocado Dip

2014-02-19 06:35:53

Serves 4

Guacamole is an avocado-based sauce that originated with the Aztecs in Mexico. It is a creamy and chunky dip usually eaten as a side dish with tortilla chips.

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Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

5 min

Total Time

10 min

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

5 min

Total Time

10 min

Ingredients

1. 2 avocados
2. 1big onion
3. 2 big tomato
4. 1 serrano green chile, you can use any green chili
5. 1/2 lemon (or lime)
6. A few leaves of fresh cilantro or coriander
7. Salt to taste
8. Black Pepper to taste
9. Tortilla Chips for serving.

Instructions

1. Finely chop the onion and keep aside. Cut the tomato in half and scoop out the seeds or pulp from its center using a spoon. Chop the outer cover finely and keep aside.
2. Once the onions and tomatoes are chopped, peel and cut avocado and mash it gently using a fork.
3. In a serving bowl add chopped onions, tomatoes and mashed avocados. Top it with finely chopped coriander leaves and green chili. Add lemon juice and salt and pepper as per taste.
4. Serve them immediately with tortilla chips.

Notes

1. Avocados turn black fast due to oxidization so they must be peeled and cut only when you are ready to use them.
2. Leave the avocados chunky as it gives a great texture to the guacamole.

By Anshu Pande

Adapted from Javirecetas

Adapted from Javirecetas

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