Local Guacamole Recipe
Our signature Guacamole and Corn Tortilla Chips.
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Ingredients
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Guacamole
Corn Tortilla Chips
Method
Guacamole Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Avocados
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.
- 2
Mash the Avocados
Using a fork or a potato masher, mash the avocados to your desired level of creaminess.
- 3
- 4
Season
Add salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting as necessary.
Corn Tortilla Chips Preparation
- 5
Cut the Tortillas
Stack the corn tortillas and cut them into wedges, typically 6-8 pieces per tortilla.
- 6
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- 7
Fry the Chips
Carefully add the tortilla wedges to the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
- 8
Drain and Season
Remove the chips from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Immediately sprinkle with salt while still hot.
