Background
Guacamole, the avocado-based dip is well known and loved all around the world not just in Mexico or the States. These days we just buy it ready-made, despite the fact that it takes hardly any time to make our won. Here is a super simple guacamole recipe that makes a deliciousΒ dip or salad. Serve it with tortilla chips and cruditΓ©s.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- Juice of 2 limes or 1 lemon
- 1 small ripe tomato
- 1 chilli pepper
- 1 shallot or ½ red onion
- 1 handful fresh coriander
- Salt & pepper
- Optional: a few drops of Tabasco
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the stone and scrape out the flesh into a bowl.
- Roughly chop the tomatoes and the onion. De-seed the chilli. Put these into a small food processor together with the coriander and add the juice of one lime and half of the avocado flesh.
- Whizz until you get a textured paste. Add the remaining avocado and whizz for a few seconds until the desired texture is achieved ( or use a fork to mash for a more rustic version).
- Taste it. Season with salt and pepper to your liking and more lime juice if needed.
- Serve it fresh!
Tips
If you want it have a real kick, add a few drops of Tabasco and serve it with a pinch of chilli powder over the top. Alternatively use 2 chillies in the paste blend.Categories
- Meal Type: - Appetizer - Dips - Everyday - Nibbles & Bites - Quick & Easy - Snacks - Starter
- Cuisines: - Mexican - Tex-Mex
- Occasions: - Barbecue - Bonfire Night - Parties - Picnic - Valentine's Day
- Ingredients: - Other Vegetables
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Detox - Diabetic - Gluten Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Low Carb - Raw Food - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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