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Let’s celebrate Mexican heritage and culture! And what party spread is complete without guacamole?

Here’s how to make the best guacamole to impress all your friends at the party.

The best guacamole is created two ways:

  • The right proportion of fresh ingredients
  • Extracting flavor from those ingredients

With guacamole, a few simple ingredients can create magic.

And it’s the right proportion of these ingredients that hits all the right textures and flavors:

  • Creaminess from the avocado
  • Brightness and acidity from the lime
  • Heat from the jalapeno pepper
  • Spiciness and bite from the onion
  • Garden freshness from the cilantro

To make our guacamole experience extra-healthy, let’s skip the chips. Instead, use strips of red and orange bell peppers.

You’ll be surprised how well they go with the guacamole.

The best way to extract flavor and juices from the ingredients is to use a molcajete, a large mortar and pestle made from volcanic stone.

Molcajete : authentic Handmade Mexican Mortar and Pestle

It has a rough surface which is perfect for grinding and breaking down ingredients.

You’ll begin by grinding up the onion, jalapeno pepper, and cilantro (and optional garlic) until they form a wet paste.

Then add the avocado and mash with a fork. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.

A molcajete is the perfect way to make the best guacamole.

With it, you can grind the onion, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, and garlic to release their juices and flavors. 

This is the molcajete I recommend. You can check the availability here.

NOTE: To handle and cut the jalapeno pepper, use rubber gloves.

Afterwards, wash your cutting board and knife with hot water and soap.

Be careful not to touch the peppers with your bare hands and touch your eyes.

Best Ever guacamole recipe

Recipe by Assil WASLICourse: Recipe, Snacks and AppetizersCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

1

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Calories

98

kcal

Experience the authentic flavors of Mexico with our easy and delicious Guacamole recipe.
Made with fresh, ripe avocados and a blend of tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lime, and garlic, this vegan and gluten-free dip is the perfect appetizer for any occasion.
It’s not only healthy and nutritious but also quick to prepare.
Enjoy it with tortilla chips, use it as a topping for your favorite Mexican dishes, or add a scoop to your salad for an extra burst of flavor.
Once you try this homemade Guacamole, you’ll never go back to store-bought!

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe avocados, skin and pit removed

  • 1/2 lime, juiced

  • 1/4 cup cilantro, washed and chopped

  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced

  • 1/2 tomato, squeezed to remove seeds then diced

  • 1/2 jalapeno pepper (with the seeds), minced

  • Optional: 1 glove garlic, minced

  • Salt and fresh pepper to taste

  • 2 red or orange bell peppers, cut into wide slices for dipping.

Directions

  • In the molcajete, add the onion, jalapeno, and cilantro (and optional clove of garlic). Grind to a wet paste.
  • Add the avocados and lime juice, then mash with a fork until smooth. Make sure to leave some chunks for texture.
  • Stir in tomato. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with sliced bell peppers.

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