Homemade guacamole involves nothing more than mashing together a handful of ingredients for a few minutes. The flavor of fresh guacamole is far superior to the shelf-stable glop in the supermarket, so go for it and make your own. Serve it with some chips and salsa, and you’ve got yourself an instant party. It’s also a delicious accompaniment to quesadillas.
INGREDIENTS
- 9 large avocados (about 3 pounds) : Look for avocados that give slightly when pressed but are not completely soft. We used Hass avocados in this preparation.
- 1 medium Roma tomato (about 1/4 pound), finely chopped
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
- 1 to 2 medium serrano chiles, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
INSTRUCTIONS
- Halve avocados, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a large mixing bowl. Mash with the back of a large fork or a potato masher to make a chunky paste.
- Add tomato, cilantro, scallions, chiles, lime juice, and salt, and stir to combine. Taste, adjust seasoning as needed, and serve immediately.
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