Easy authentic guacamole recipe
Learn how to make an authentic, easy guacamole recipe with a few simple tricks and a tool to make it irresistible that you can't get enough of.
Equipment
- mortar and pestle
Ingredients
- 3 medium avocados or 2 large ones halved and pitted
- ¼ cup chopped shallots
- 1 jalapeno chopped
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro/coriander leaves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 to 3 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
- Add chopped onion and jalapeno to mortar and mash. Add salt and mash until a bit of water is released.
- Add the pitted avocados and mash it using the pestle. Combine everything. Add the cilantro and mix it in. You can leave it chunky or mash until it is creamy.
- Start with 2 teaspoon of lime. Use a spoon to mix it in. Add more if you need to. Check salt and add more if needed. Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Alternatively, crush the onion and jalapeno using a fork on a cutting board. Transfer to a bowl. Add salt. Mash in the avocados. Add cilantro and lime juice. Mash everything together using the fork.
- Serve with corn chips.
Notes
Storing tips:
- Store in an airtight container. Pour some lime juice on top and spread it. Cover with a cling film. Cover with the lid and refrigerate.
- Or add a thin layer of neutral flavored oil on top and cover with the lid.
- Will last for about 2 days in the refrigerator.
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