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Guacamole

Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 4–6 servings
Course: Starter / Dip
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe avocados
  • Juice of 1–2 limes to taste
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • ½ white onion finely diced
  • 1 –2 jalapeños or serrano chillies finely diced (seeds removed for less heat)
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander finely chopped
  • 1 ripe tomato seeds removed and finely diced
  • Tortilla chips to serve

Method
 

  1. Halve and pit the avocados. Scoop the flesh into a bowl.
  2. Add the lime juice and salt. Mash with a fork to a chunky texture — do not over-mash.
  3. Fold in the diced onion, jalapeño, coriander and tomato.
  4. Taste and adjust salt and lime juice.
  5. Serve immediately with tortilla chips. To store, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent browning.

Notes

Source: Classic Mexican recipe. Estimated values per serving (excl. chips). For general guidance only — actual values may vary with cooking style, ingredient brands, portion size and any additional ingredients or accompaniments.

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