Guacamole
Guacamole is a classic Mexican dish that is made with mashed avocados, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. It is typically served with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetables. Guacamole is a delicious and versatile dip that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, snack, or side dish.
The origins of guacamole are murky, but it is thought to have originated in Mexico sometime before the 16th century. The word guacamole comes from the Nahuatl word ahuacamolli, which means "avocado sauce." Guacamole was originally made with just avocados, salt, and lime juice, but over time, other ingredients such as onions, tomatoes, and cilantro were added. Guacamole quickly became a popular dish in Mexico and spread to other parts of the world.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 3 ripe avocados
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomato
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
  1. Peel and pit the avocados.
  2. Mash the avocados with a fork in a large bowl.
  3. Stir in the onion, tomato, cilantro, lime juice, salt, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and cumin.
  4. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetables.
Why It Works
  • The creamy avocados provide a rich and velvety base for the guacamole.
  • The onions add a sharp and pungent flavor that balances out the richness of the avocados.
  • The tomatoes add a bright and juicy flavor that complements the other ingredients.
  • The cilantro adds a fresh and herbaceous flavor that brightens up the guacamole.
  • The lime juice adds a tart and acidic flavor that balances out the other ingredients and helps to preserve the guacamole.
  • The salt enhances the flavors of all the other ingredients and helps to bring them together.