Description
This classic guacamole recipe delivers a fresh, flavorful dip made the authentic Mexican way. Combining finely mashed onion, jalapeño, coriander, and salt to form a juicy paste before adding ripe avocado ensures maximum flavor and a smooth yet textured consistency. The addition of lime juice brightens the dish, while optional diced tomatoes add a subtle sweetness. Perfect as a snack with corn chips or as a topping for your favorite Mexican dishes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tbsp finely chopped white onion (or red, brown, or yellow)
- 1 tbsp finely chopped jalapeño or serrano chili (or other chili of choice, adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped coriander/cilantro leaves
- 2 medium avocados (or 1 very large one)
- Lime juice, to taste (about 1/4 to 1/2 lime)
- Optional: 1 ripe tomato, peeled, deseeded, and chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the flavor base: Place the finely chopped onion, jalapeño, salt, and half of the chopped coriander on a cutting board. Use a fork to mash these ingredients together until they form a juicy, paste-like mixture. Alternatively, you can use a mortar and pestle to grind them into a paste. This step is crucial to release the flavors and avoid raw onion chunks in the guacamole.
- Combine with avocado: Scrape the mashed mixture into a bowl. Add the pitted and peeled avocado along with the remaining coriander. Mash everything together with a fork or potato masher until you reach your desired consistency, whether chunky or smooth.
- Season and adjust: Taste your guacamole and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt for flavor, lime juice for acidity, or extra chili for heat according to your preference.
- Add optional tomato: If using, gently fold in the peeled, deseeded, and chopped tomato for an added layer of texture and freshness.
- Serve: Serve immediately with corn chips or use as a topping for tacos, burritos, or salads for a burst of authentic Mexican flavor.
Notes
- Making a paste with the onion, chili, coriander, and salt before adding the avocado is the secret step that enhances flavor and texture.
- Mashing thoroughly is key to a balanced guacamole and to avoid overpowering chunks of raw onion.
- You can adjust the type and amount of chili to suit your spice preference.
- Use ripe avocados for the best creamy texture.
- Serve fresh for optimal taste and avoid browning by covering with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 77 g
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 238 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
