There are many varieties of avocados, and all may be used, but the Hass avocado is the ideal choice. The flesh has a rich, nutty, and herby taste. It is a good keeper, it peels easily, and the pit is easily removed. An avocado is ripe when it yields to the gentle pressure of your thumb.
Recipe information
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
2
ripe avocados
1
tablespoon fresh lime juice
2
tablespoons finely chopped onion
2
tablespoons chopped cilantro
Salt
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Preparation
Step 1
Cut in half and remove pits from: 2 ripe avocados.
Step 2
Scoop the flesh out of the skins with a spoon into a mortar and mash it roughly with a pestle. Stir in: 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, Salt.
Step 3
Taste and add more salt and lime juice as needed.
Variation
Step 4
For a spicy guacamole, add a jalapeño or serrano pepper, seeded and finely diced.