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How to make the best guacamole

Fresh Guacamole

 It never ceases to amaze me how a handful of simple ingredients, when thrown together in just the right way, can turn into something so delicious.  Guacamole has got to be one of the most perfect foods on Earth!  It works perfectly as an appetizer when served with chips, but it's also an amazing accompaniment to grilled chicken steak.  As a dressing, it's creamy flavor and chunky texture makes even the most mundane salad more interesting.  Click below to read more.

Ingredients for guacamole
Now, I know there are many different ways to make guacamole - with ingredients as individual as the people making it.

In my opinion, all you need to make the best tasting guacamole is Haas avocados, red pepper, cilantro, limes, jalepenos, onions and garlic (onions and garlic not shown in photo).  Notice how the avocados are very dark green - almost greenish-black.  They give slightly to the touch, but are still firm.  This is how you know that they're ripe.  When you slice them, the interior is bright green.  If they're overripe, they'll have dark spots inside.
Sliced Haas avocados




Add ingredients to a large bowl
Simply scoop the avocado out of the skins and throw it into a large bowl, followed by onions, garlic, red pepper, jalepeno, and cilantro.

I prefer my guacamole to be chunky, so don't overwork it.  Mix the ingredients together, add a bit of Kosher salt and the juice of a lime.  Give it a taste and adjust as necessary - if it's not spicy enough for you, add more jalepeno and/or just the seeds from the jalepeno.  If it doesn't taste "bright" enough, add more lime juice.  You can't go wrong when you're making it to suit your own taste.







Guacamole Recipe



Ingredients
4 Haas Avocados
1 medium onion, chopped finely
1/2 red pepper, diced
1 jalepeno diced finely (add seeds for extra heat)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup cilantro, diced finely
juice one lime
1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt,

Directions
1.  Slice avocados and scoop insides into a large bowl
2.  Add onion, garlic, peppers, and cilantro to bowl
3.  Carefully combine making sure not to over mash the avocado.
4.  Add salt and lime juice, combine carefully and taste.  Adjust as necessary
5.  Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to serve, at least an hour

Tip
When storing guacamole, be sure to place the plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the guacamole to prevent it from oxidizing and turning brown.
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