Chef John's Classic Guacamole

Cinco de Mayo - Everyday Cooking

There are few things as easy, healthy, and delicious as this ubiquitous dip. However, unless you're grinding your aromatic vegetation in a molcajete, or against a cutting board, you're really not tasting a classic guacamole. The flavors not only become more intense, but actually change in character. This is just what those bland, fatty, but delectable avocados need. That and a thoughtful seasoning of lime juice, and maybe some more salt.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Chef John's Classic Guacamole

Ingredients

2 tablespoons minced fresh serrano chili

½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

divided

¼ cup finely diced white onion

½ teaspoon kosher salt for grinding vegetables

plus more to taste

4 large Hass avocados

1 cup diced ripe tomatoes

drained

1 lime

juiced

or more to taste

Bucket of Margaritas

Everyday Cooking

Directions

Step 1

Place minced peppers 1/4 cup of the chopped cilantro and the diced onions on a cutting board. Chop them together into very small pieces. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Using the flat side of the knife blade smear the mixture to work it into a paste and chop again to achieve as fine a texture as possible.

Step 2

Stem halve and pit the avocados. Scoop out flesh and place in a bowl. Add 1/4 cup chopped cilantro onion and serrano mixture salt and fresh lime juice. Mash with a potato masher to desired texture (smooth or chunky) 5 or 6 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. If not serving immediately cover and refrigerate.

Nutritional Information

Chef John's Classic Guacamole

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 158

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.2g 4%

Carbohydrates: 9.7g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 6.8g 27%

Sugars: 1.3g

Fat: 13.9g 21%

Saturated Fat: 2g 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 405.6IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.2mg 17%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 17%

Vitamin C: 14.3mg 24%

Folate: 81.4mcg 20%

Calcium: 16.9mg 2%

Iron: 0.6mg 4%

Magnesium: 30.5mg 11%

Potassium: 518.6mg 15%

Sodium: 88.6mg 4%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 125.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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