How to Make Guacamole
A must-have addition to any Mexican feast. Using a mortar and pestle makes it easier to create this popular dip.
Guacamole is easy to make and ready in minutes. An easy way to add flavour to any meal. It’s also a great snack for kids and adults alike.
Oh yes, this is good stuff, it's such a delicious dip, but when you add red peppers and tomatoes it really takes guacamole to another level.
I wrote about guacamole before, but that was over 4 years ago, and now this recipe has since become our favourite.
There really is no excuse for not making your own guacamole.
It's so very easy to make and is nothing like the shop-bought pureed green stuff you can buy in a supermarket.
What's more, avocado is packed with nutrients so go on, give it a try!
What is guacamole?
Guacamole is an avocado-based dip, spread, or salad that apparently, was first developed by the Aztecs in present-day Mexico.
In addition to its use in modern Mexican cuisine, it has become part of international and American cuisine as a dip, condiment and salad ingredient.
I've added red pepper as well as tomato since I love the extra-bright red the diced pepper brings to it.
With Christmas and New Year parties coming up impress your guests with your homemade guacamole and a bag of tortilla chips at the ready then dive in!
What can you serve with guacamole?
Guacamole is perfect with:
- Tortilla chips
- Fajitas
- Quesadillas are another idea
- Plus it's perfect for watching a football match or Super Bowl. You would have to make more than this recipe though as the recipe is for 2 servings.
Can you freeze guacamole?
Some say you can, but I would not recommend even trying, it really won't taste fresh, and the avocado will turn brown. 😳
Tips!
To make sure your guacamole stays fresh, store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Don't add the coriander until nearer serving as will turn horrid.
What ingredients are in guacamole?
- Red onion
- Red chilli
- Sea salt
- Hass avocado
- Lime juice
- Red bell pepper (capsicum)
- Ripe tomatoes
- Fresh coriander (cilantro)
- Black pepper
Equipment
You will need a Pestle and Mortar, I particularly like this Granite Pestle and Mortar available at Amazon.
If you use a food processor you will lose the texture and your finished guacamole will not look half as appetising.
You might also like this Pico de Gallo Recipe 😋
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Homemade Guacamole Recipe
Serve with Chilli con Carne, quesadillas or as a dip for tortilla chips.
Ingredients
- ½ a medium-sized red onion - finely diced
- ½ a red chilli - deseeded and finely chopped
- a good pinch of sea salt
- 1 nice ripe Hass avocado
- 1 lime - juice only (you might only need the juice of half the lime)
- ¼ red bell pepper (capsicum) - deseeded and diced
- 1-2 ripe tomatoes - peeled, deseeded and chopped
- a small handful of fresh coriander (cilantro) - chopped
- a pinch of black pepper to season
Instructions
- First, make a paste:
- Put just a little of the onion, and chilli along with a few chopped stalks from the coriander and a pinch of salt into the mortar (or bowl) and mash to a rough paste.
- Now cut open the avocado, remove the stones and scoop out the flesh. Add the flesh to the mortar (or bowl) and roughly mash using a pestle (or fork) adding the juice of just ½ of the lime as you go.
- Add the rest of the chilli, coriander and onion. Also, add the tomato.
- Season with plenty of black pepper and more salt if you think it needs it. If it doesn’t taste delicious by this stage (it should) can add more lime juice, salt and coriander to correct it.
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