Guacamole

Guacamole…. its simple to make, refreshing and absolutely delicious as a snack and a must-have on any Mexican night. It is one of the quickest and simplest dips one can make. Avocado has become a very popular fruit to eat in recent years and it’s very clear why when you see its health benefits. It has become a prominent item on most cafe menus, in sandwiches and most commonly with eggs and toast. Guacamole is another great way to enjoy avocado while still being able to eat an extremely healthy snack.

The most vital part of making guacamole is making sure you use fresh ingredients as these are what provide the juicy and lively flavour. Using a mortar and pestle extracts the best flavour out of the ingredients, making the Guacamole more fluffy and is the most commended method. However, if you don’t have one you can mix and mash them in a bowl as well. The avocado in combination with jalapeño and coriander, with the lime juice on top provides it with the zing and extra refreshing flavours which just burst in your mouth. Its incredibly simple to make with only 6-7 ingredients and can be ready in minutes. It’s a staple dip recipe that will always be a household favourite.

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HELPFUL TIPS AND TRICKS OF MAKING GUACAMOLE :

• Buy avocados that are nearly ripe: mostly firm to the touch with just a slight give when pressed gently. Do not use overripe avocados.
• Using a mortar and pestle extracts the most out of every ingredient and also keeps the texture smooth and creamy.
• Crushing the ingredients will release additional oils that we can’t get when chopping so please do not skip this step.
• The ratio of salt to avocado is 1/4 tsp of salt per avocado.
• Guacamole oxidises and turns brown very quickly. If you have to store it, the most common preservation hack is placing plastic wrap directly on the guacamole or keeping the seed of the avocado in the leftover Guacamole.

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Guacamole

Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

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Ingredients

• 2 avocados, ripe
• 1/2 shallot, finely chopped
• 4-5  cherry tomatoes, or 1/2 tomato, diced
• 2 tbsp coriander leaves, finely chopped
• 1/2 jalapeño, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1/2 tsp salt 

method

1. In a mortar, add the shallots, jalapeño, half the tomatoes, half the coriander leaves, garlic, lemon juice and salt. Using the pestle, grind into a paste-like substance using the pestle.
2. Slice the avocados in half, remove the seed and scoop into the mortar. Grind and mix well using the pestle. 
3. Add the rest of the coriander and tomatoes and mix well. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

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