Classic Mexican Guacamole
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- Serves 6
Recipe Provided By: Martha Stewart
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1. Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped white onion
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
- 1 1/4 teaspoons finely chopped seeded jalapeno
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning if desired
- 1 ripe Hass avocado, pitted, peeled, and coarsely chopped
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped seeded tomato
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped cilantro
Nutrition Info
Per Serving
- Calories: 56 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1 g
- Fat: 5 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Sugars: 0 g
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2. Cooking Directions
- With a large mortar and pestle, mash onion, 1 tablespoon cilantro, jalapeno, and salt until smooth and juicy. Add avocado, and mash slightly (avocado should remain somewhat chunky). Stir in tomato and remaining 2 teaspoons cilantro. Season with salt, if desired. Use immediately.
Yield: 6 servings
3. Still Hungry?
This recipe was inspired by the tableside version prepared at Rosa Mexicano. To ripen hard avocados, leave them in a closed paper bag at room temperature for a few days.
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Most Helpful Reviews
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South Texas Guacamole
Smily - September 14, 2007 02:23:47 PM PSTLiving near the Mexican border real guacamole does not include cilantro...save that for the pico de gallo...real guacamole is onions, tomatos, avocados, salt, pepper, garlic and yes lime...if you want it spicy you add serrano peppers not jalapenos
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missing something...
ceci l - July 2, 2007 03:01:58 PM PSTa real mexican knows that the secret ingredient to excellent guacamole is lime and a splash of black pepper and if you like it a lil spicy, keep the seeds in the jalapeno it still tastes great!
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Need Lime, Garlic, more Cilantro and NO TOMATOES!
Adolfo D - September 14, 2007 02:51:24 PM PSTAuthentic guacamole does not have tomatoes (I do like to add them) but it is not traditional in Mexico. Sure you can add anything to your 'guacamole'. Sometimes I add fresh green tomatoes (or Tomatillos) shopped in a blender. Cilantro and lime are the key to a GOOD guacamole though. The garlic only if you love it- which I do. Garlic is sometimes used in Mexico. It depends on the region (state) you are in.
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EXCUSE ME!!!!!
gragracia - September 14, 2007 02:30:57 PM PSTIt's not just any avocado....It has to be a Hass Avocado....not the Florida smooth skinned one. Do a taste test and you'll understand and you'll be a believer. This “real Mexican.... if I can be classified as that” uses lime, garlic, and tomatoes, along with avocado, salt, cilantro, onion.
Come on guys it’s Martha what does she know about Mexican food?9 of 11 found this review helpful.
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lime and garlic
matt - September 16, 2007 11:37:11 AM PSTSplash of lime is how I make it, and I live in phoenix and tucson arizona so i eat it alot. Garlic chopped finely is optional, but I usually just use sea salt and black pepper. And if it still tastes bland I throw in some really hot homemade salsa stir enjoy!
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