Guacamole Recipe

Name: Javier's Guacamole Recipe
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 count ripe Hass avocados; 2 tbs fresh lime juice; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp ground black pepper; 1 count small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped; 0.25 cups small red onion, finely diced; 0.25 cups fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 count ripe tomato, seeded and small-diced (optional); 0.25 tsp ground cumin (optional); 2 count extra lime wedges for serving; 4 cups tortilla chips for serving

Inspired by Javier's

Time20m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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Guacamole

3 count ripe Hass avocados

2 tbs Fresh lime juice

1 tsp kosher salt

1 tsp ground black pepper

1 count small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped

1/4 cups small red onion, finely diced

1/4 cups Fresh cilantro, chopped

1 count ripe tomato, seeded and small-diced (optional)

1/4 tsp ground cumin (optional)

2 count extra lime wedges for serving

4 cups tortilla chips for serving

Method

Guacamole

Prepare avocados

Cut each avocado in half lengthwise, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a medium mixing bowl. Reserve one small piece of avocado if you plan to use as a garnish.

Mash and season

Using a fork or potato masher, roughly mash the avocados to your desired texture (smooth with some chunks recommended). Immediately add the 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice and 1 teaspoon kosher salt; mix to combine. The acid slows browning and seasons the avocado base.

Add aromatics

Stir in the finely diced 1/4 cup red onion, the seeded and finely chopped jalapeño, and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. If using, fold in the seeded and diced tomato and 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin. Taste and adjust seasoning: add more salt or up to the remaining lime wedges if needed. Add the 1 teaspoon black pepper and gently combine.

Rest and meld

Let the guacamole sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes to allow flavors to meld. If not serving immediately, press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the guacamole to minimize air contact and refrigerate; bring back to room temperature before serving for best flavor (about 20 minutes).

Serve

Transfer guacamole to a serving bowl. Garnish with the reserved avocado piece and an additional sprinkle of chopped cilantro if desired. Serve with tortilla chips and lime wedges on the side.