Guacamole is great as a dip, side dish, or even a spread. You can serve it with tortilla chips, add it to wraps, burgers, or simply spread it on a piece of toasted bread.
Guacamole is one of the most popular sauces in Mexican cuisine, known for its creamy texture and refreshing taste. The basic recipe includes ripe avocado, lime juice, salt, and onion, but there are many variations that include additional ingredients to enrich the flavor.
Preparing guacamole is simple, but it requires attention to the choice of ingredients and their balance to achieve the best result.
Guacamole
Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1/2 lime, juice squeezed
- 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters
- 1/3 cup finely chopped red or white onion
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (or two if you like it spicier)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- Optional: 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a medium bowl with a spoon.
- Mash the avocado with a fork to the desired texture – some people prefer a smoother texture, others a coarser one.
- Add lime juice, cherry tomatoes, chopped onion, jalapeño, cilantro, salt and pepper.
- If desired, add finely chopped garlic for extra flavor.
- Gently mix all ingredients to combine the flavors.
- Adjust seasonings to taste if necessary.
- Serve guacamole immediately with tortilla chips or as a side dish to other dishes.
