Homemade Guacamole Recipe
Does anyone else love how versatile avocados can be? Yes, they’re pretty expensive nowadays but that just means that we have to make the most of them when we can buy them. This is my homemade guacamole recipe which you can recreate for potluck parties, taco dinners and more!
My favorite way to make this homemade guacamole recipe is in a mortar & pestle (molcajete in Spanish). There’s just something about crushing the avocado yourself that is so satisfying! That being said, if you don’t have one, you can also incorporate all the ingredients in a large bowl.
If you’re looking to invest in a good quality mortar & pestle, refer to my blog post on 10 must-have kitchen tools to get the one I use. I also like to use a good lemon/lime squeezer to ensure I get all the juice out from one lime.
SAFETY TIP: When cutting open the avocados, take care when removing the stones. Most people tend to use a knife to hit the stone and then twist to lift it. This is super dangerous! I once sliced into my thumb while doing this so try to use the palm of your hand instead.
Best Ever Guacamole
Ingredients
- 3-4 medium Avocados *or 2-3 large avocados
- 1 Jalapeno
- 1 medium Tomato
- ⅓ Red onion *finely chopped
- 1 Lime *freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup Cilantro leaves *finely chopped
- pinch Salt *to taste
- pinch Black pepper *to taste
Instructions
- Cut open each avocado, remove the stones and scoop out the flesh.
- Transfer into a mortar or a large bowl.
- If you like a more mashed up consistency, start breaking down the avocado with a pestle or fork before adding the chopped veggies.
- Add the onions, jalapenos and tomatoes and stir in carefully to ensure the veggies don't get smashed.
- Squeeze in lime juice and sprinkle over cilantro leaves. Mix once more.
- Season with salt and pepper to your taste and enjoy!
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