Guacamole is a popular Mexican dip made primarily from ripe avocados. It's known for its creamy texture and vibrant green color, combined with tangy lime juice, aromatic cilantro, and savory onions and tomatoes. Here's a simple guacamole recipe:
Guacamole is a hit at parties, whether it's a casual get-together, a game day event, a birthday celebration, or a holiday gathering. It's easy to prepare in large batches and serves as a tasty appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1 lime, juiced
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ medium onion, finely diced
- 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
mash avacado
add onions, tomatoes and rest of the ingredients in it
ready to eat
make a sandwich
here's the video link to the simple guacamole recipe: Watch here
Substitutions
Garlic powder or roasted garlic paste can be used as substitutes for fresh minced garlic. Adjust the amount based on your taste preferences.
Variations
For those who prefer a chunkier texture, mash the avocados less and leave larger chunks of avocado in the mixture. This version often includes diced tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños for added texture and flavor.
Storage
When storing guacamole in the refrigerator, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the guacamole to minimize air exposure. This helps prevent oxidation, which causes the guacamole to turn brown.
Top tip
To keep guacamole from browning, store it with plastic wrap pressed against its surface to limit exposure to air.
FAQ
The secret to good guacamole is using ripe avocados and balancing fresh ingredients like lime juice, tomatoes, etc and adding right amount of salt and other spices.
Lime or lemon juice helps prevent guacamole from turning brown by slowing down oxidation.
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