Guacamole
Guacamole is an avocado-based dip, spread, or salad. For the first time it was developed in Mexico. The name comes from an Aztec dialect āhuaca+molli, which literally translates to “avocado sauce”.The dish has nutritional value as it contains several B vitamins, vitamin K, vitamin E, and potassium in significant amount, it also provides dietary fiber as well. Avocados are a source of saturated fat, monounsaturated fat and phytosterols, such as beta-sitosterol. They also contain carotenoids, like beta-carotene, zeaxanthin and lutein.
Ingredients
- 3 Avocado ripe
- 1 Onion finely diced
- 1 Tomato finely chopped
- 1 Green Chilies finely chopped
- ¼ cup Coriander Leaves chopped
- 1½ tbsp Lemon Juice
- ½ tsp Salt
Instructions
- Take a small bowl, add diced onion and add half a cup of warm water to it.
- After 5 minutes, drain the water. This de-flames the onions, making them less intense.
- Cut avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pit. Scoop out the flesh and add to a bowl and add lime juice to the avocados.
- Now using fork, mash the avocados until creamy, but still a little chunky.
- Stir in the tomatoes, coriander leaves, drained de-flamed onions, salt, and green chilies.
- Taste the guacamole and adjust with additional salt or lime juice.
- Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap by pushing the plastic wrap down onto the guacamole and refrigerate for up to one day.
Notes
- Ripe avocados are essential for the best guacamole.
- Don’t blend or puree the avocado for guacamole, leave it a little chunky.
- Adding lime juice to the Avocados will prevent the oxidation process, which means it delays the browning of avocados.