Description
Butter fruit, alligator pear, call it what you want, we can probably all agree that the creamy texture and delicate nutty flavor make avocado a fruit that nobody can get enough of. While avocados are perfect plain, their mild flavor also means that they lend themselves to both sweet and savory pairings. But of all the ways that exist to prepare avocados, guacamole may be the most widely known. And this traditional Mexican guacamole recipe makes avocado the star—as it should.
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 small serrano chile, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice, more to taste
- Fine salt, to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
- 1/4 cup packed coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, more to taste
Directions
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a mixing bowl, mash 2 large ripe avocados, halved and pitted, leaving large chunks.
- Add 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion, 1 clove garlic, crushed, 1 small serrano chile, minced, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, fine salt to taste, and 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, if using, and mix well.
- Add 1/4 cup packed coarsely chopped fresh cilantro and mix until just incorporated. Taste and adjust the lime juice and salt as desired. Serve immediately.
