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Ingredients
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Aguachile base
To serve
Method
Prep and gather
- 1
- 2
Peel garlic cloves.
- 3
Slice avocado and thinly slice radishes for serving (to be added at the end).
Prepare produce for blending
- 4
Chop green tomatoes into chunks; dice cucumber.
- 5
Seed jalapeños if you prefer milder heat; keep seeds for extra heat if desired.
Make the aguachile base
- 6
In a blender or mortar and pestle, combine chopped green tomatoes, jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
- 7
Blend until mostly smooth with some texture remaining.
- 8
Add water in 1-tablespoon increments until the mixture reaches a saucy, pourable consistency.
Incorporate cucumber and chill
- 9
Stir diced cucumber into the aguachile base.
- 10
Taste and adjust lime juice and salt as needed.
- 11
Refrigerate for about 10 minutes to chill and meld flavors.