Guacamole

Name: Guacamole
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: 3 pcs ripe avocados (preferably Hass); 0.5 pcs small red or white onion, very finely chopped; 1 pcs fresh jalapeño or serrano chili, seeded and finely chopped; 1 clove small garlic clove, grated or finely minced; 0.5 pcs pot of fresh cilantro, leaves and tender stems coarsely chopped; 1.5 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice; 0.75 tsp flaky sea salt (or 0.5 tsp fine sea salt); 1 pcs firm tomato, seeded and finely chopped (optional)

By Culiora

Guacamole served on a plate, photographed in natural light

An authentic Mexican guacamole featuring coarsely mashed avocado, fresh cilantro, lime, and jalapeño. The secret lies in pounding the aromatics with salt into a paste first, unlocking maximum flavor and achieving the perfect texture.

Servings: 4
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min

Ingredients

3 pcs ripe avocados (preferably Hass)
0.5 pcs small red or white onion, very finely chopped
1 pcs fresh jalapeño or serrano chili, seeded and finely chopped
1 clove small garlic clove, grated or finely minced
0.5 pcs pot of fresh cilantro, leaves and tender stems coarsely chopped
1.5 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
0.75 tsp flaky sea salt (or 0.5 tsp fine sea salt)
1 pcs firm tomato, seeded and finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

Place half of the finely chopped onion, half of the chili, the garlic, and the salt in a mortar or on a cutting board. Pound or mash with the back of a knife or spoon until a coarse, aromatic paste forms. This releases the onion juices and essential oils.
Halve the avocados, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh with a spoon into a spacious bowl (or directly into the mortar/molcajete).
Mash the avocado with a fork or potato masher to your desired consistency. Leave plenty of chunks for a rustic, traditional texture; avoid pureeing it smooth with an immersion blender.
Fold in the onion paste, the remaining chopped onion, chili, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Stir gently with a spatula until evenly combined.
Finally, gently fold in the chopped tomatoes if using. Season to taste with additional salt or lime juice if needed, and serve immediately with tortilla chips.