Ingredients with Measurements:
-3 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and mashed
-1/2 cup diced red onion
-1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
-1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
-2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
-1 teaspoon garlic powder
-1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Special Equipment Needed:
-Mortar and pestle
-Knife
-Cutting board
-Bowl
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Place the avocados in a bowl and mash them with a fork or a mortar and pestle.
2. Add the red onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. Mix everything together until well combined.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
Time:
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
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Serving Size: 4-6
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 150
Fat: 11g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Protein: 2g
Substitutions for Ingredients:
-For the avocados, you can use mashed banana or mashed sweet potato.
-For the red onion, you can use diced shallots or diced white onion.
-For the cilantro, you can use chopped parsley or chopped mint.
-For the jalapeno pepper, you can use diced bell pepper or diced poblano pepper.
-For the lime juice, you can use lemon juice or orange juice.
Variations:
-You can add diced tomatoes or diced mango for a sweeter flavor.
-You can add diced jicama or diced cucumber for a crunchier texture.
-You can add diced bell pepper or diced poblano pepper for a milder flavor.
-You can add diced jalapeno pepper or diced habanero pepper for a spicier flavor.
Tips and Tricks:
-Make sure to use ripe avocados for the best flavor and texture.
-If you don't have a mortar and pestle, you can mash the avocados with a fork.
-You can adjust the amount of jalapeno pepper depending on how spicy you like it.
Storage Instructions:
Store the guacamole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating Instructions:
The guacamole does not need to be reheated.
Presentation Ideas:
Serve the guacamole in a bowl with tortilla chips, or use it as a topping for tacos or burritos.
Garnishes:
Garnish the guacamole with diced tomatoes, diced jicama, diced bell pepper, diced jalapeno pepper, or diced habanero pepper.
Pairings:
The guacamole pairs well with tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, or chips.
Suggested Side Dishes:
Serve the guacamole with Mexican rice, refried beans, or a salad.
Troubleshooting Advice:
If the guacamole is too thick, add a little more lime juice or water to thin it out.
Food Safety Advice:
Make sure to use ripe avocados, as unripe avocados can cause stomach upset.
Food History:
Guacamole is a traditional Mexican dish that dates back to the Aztecs.
Flavor Profiles:
This guacamole has a creamy, spicy, and tangy flavor.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve the guacamole with tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, or chips.
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Region: Mexican