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Guacamole

Guacamole

Guacamole - a mildly piquant, creamy and buttery dip or sauce made from avocados and served with corn chips, crackers or crisp flatbread.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course condiments
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe avocados
  • 1 1/2 tbsp to 2fresh lime juice
  • 1 large tomato
  • 1 small onion minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh coriander/cilantro leaves and tender stems
  • 1 or 2 green chillies deseeded and finely chopped
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cut avocados in half, lengthwise. Remove the pit. Scoop out the flesh with a spoon and put it in a bowl. Add about 1 1/2 tbsp of the lime juice to it and mash it with a fork it is creamy but somewhat chunky in texture.
  • Quarter the tomato and remove the seeds and pulp. Chop into small pieces and add to the mashed avocado. Stir in the minced onion, finely chopped coriander leaves and tender stems, chopped green chillies and salt.
  • Taste the Guacamole and adjust the seasonings, including lime juice, as required. Let it sit for about 30 minutes, covered before serving. Serve with toasted corn chips, crackers or thin toast. If not using immediately, cover with cling wrap and refrigerate. Guacamole is best eaten the day it is made.