Guacamole Recipe With Avacado

Guacamole Recipe

Guacamole, a dip made from avocados, is originally from Mexico. The trick to perfect guacamole is using good, ripe avocados. Check for ripeness by gently pressing the outside of the avocado. If there is no give, the avocado is not ripe yet and will not taste good. If there is a little give, the avocado is ripe. If there is a lot of give, the avocado may be past ripe and not good. In this case, taste test first before using.

Perfect Guacamole Recipe
Ingredients
1 ripe avocado
1/2 red onion(small size), minced (about 1/2 cup)
1-2 finely chopped chiles, stems and seeds removed, minced
1 tablespoon cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon of fresh lime or lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 ripe tomato, chopped into very small pieces

Method

1. Cut avocado in half. Remove seed. Scoop out avacado from the peel, put in a mixing bowl. (See How to Cut and Peel an Avocado.)
2. Using a fork or spoon, mash the avocado. Add the chopped onion, cilantro, lime or lemon, salt and pepper and mash some more. Chili peppers vary individually in their hotness. So, start with a half of one chili pepper and add to the guacamole to your desired degree of hotness. Keep the tomatoes separate until ready to serve.
3. Cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface of the guacamole to prevent oxidation from the air reaching it. Refrigerate until ready. For best taste eat immediately.
4. Just before serving, add the chopped tomato to the guacamole and mix.

This Guacamole, you can eat with Tortilla chips as a dipping or with burritos.