Guacamole (Serves 2-4)
Ingredients
• 2 ripe avocados
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon of fresh lime or lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup of minced red onion or thinly sliced green
onion
• 1-2 serrano chilies, stems, and seeds removed, minced
• 2 tablespoons cilantro (leaves and tender stems), finely chopped
• A dash of freshly grated black pepper
• 1/2 ripe tomato, seeds and pulp removed, chopped.
Method
1. Cut the avocado, remove flesh: Cut the avocados in half. Remove the
seed and score the inside of the avocado using a blunt knife, and then
scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Place in a bowl.
2. Mash with a fork: Using a fork, roughly mash the avocado (don't
overdo it as the guacamole should be a little chunky).
3. Add salt, lime juice, and the rest: Sprinkle with salt and lime (or
lemon) juice. The acid from the juice will help to delay the avocados
from turning brown. Add the chopped onion, black pepper, chilies, and
cilantro. Chili peppers vary in heat, so it's best to add the chili
gradually until you reach your desired spiciness.
4. Cover with plastic and chill to store: Place some plastic wrap over
the guacamole so that air cannot reach it (air will cause oxidation
which will turn the guacamole brown). Refrigerate until ready to serve.