Guacamole

What is Guacamole?

Guacamole (US /ɡwɑːkəˈmoʊliː/; Spanish: [wakaˈmole] or [ɡwakaˈmole]), is an avocado-based sauce that originated with the Aztecs in Mexico. In addition to its use in modern Mexican cuisine it has also become part of American cuisine as a dip, condiment and salad ingredient. It is traditionally made by mashing ripe avocados with a molcajete (mortar and pestle) with sea salt. 

Ingredients

• 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
• 1 tomato, diced

Method

1. In a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. Mix in coriander and tomato. Refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

Note: The citric acid in the lime or lemon slows down the guacamole  turning brown and so does putting the avocado seed/pit back into the prepared guacamole until it is served.