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- What Does Guacamole Mean?
- Making Your Own "Avocado Sauce" Is The BEST!
- Ingredients To Make Guacamole
- What Avocado Is Best For Guacamole?
- Using A Molcajete
- Easy Instructions
- What To Eat With Guacamole
- 1,000 FOODS TO EAT PROJECT
- Other Mexican Recipes You May Enjoy
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- Supremely Delicious Guacamole
I'm absolutely positive there are others out there who were in love with guacamole from the day they were born, like myself.
Guacamole is heaven.😊 Many people are enamored with avocado toast...I say guacamole toast!!
What Does Guacamole Mean?
The word guacamole actually means avocado sauce! This now famous dip was created by the Aztecs in Mexico in the 14th century. Their word for it was "ahuaca-molli." This was a combination of "ahuacatl" (avocado) and "molli" (sauce). The Spanish later referred to it as guacamole.
Making Your Own "Avocado Sauce" Is The BEST!
You have the choice of buying many numerous ready made guacamole concoctions from your grocery stores. They are good. However, the guacamole that you can make at home is far superior and far less expensive than the ready made at your local grocery store!
Ingredients To Make Guacamole
Few ingredients...amazing taste and flavor! For this guac recipe you will need:
- Avocado
- Lime
- Chilies (I used Thai chilies) - you can omit if you prefer a mild guac
- Garlic
- Cilantro
- Salt
- Pepper
That's it...for one of the most amazing foods in the world. 😊
What Avocado Is Best For Guacamole?
The absolute BEST avocado to use for guacamole is the Hass avocado. If you'd like to learn more about these avocados, AvocadosFromMexico.com has a deep dive on the Hass!
This avocado has a rich and creamy flavor and is perfectly suited for guacamole. The success of any dish that has so few ingredients truly relies on the quality of the ingredients. Therefore, please select the Hass avocado for your delicious dip if at all possible!
Using A Molcajete
Take your guac to the next level by using a molcajete. A molcajete is the Mexican version of a mortar. The tejolote is the pestle.
It is made of black volcanic stone and usually are on three legs (a tripod). You can both make the guacamole in the molcajete, as well as use it to serve this fantastic food.
The first time I used this to make my guac I was overcome with joy! It's incredibly beautiful, and very heavy! The weight of the tejolote (pestle) was just perfect to mash the avocado and I felt like a true Mexican while utilizing it!
If you are interested, Amazon sells these (be sure to look for ones that are black volcanic stone), and Etsy has a great selection as well!
Be aware that they do require seasoning or "breaking in." You can read about that here on Wikipedia.
You can also use these to grind spices and make salsas. They are truly a worthwhile investment!
Easy Instructions
It's super easy to make this dish! First finely mince your chili (if using) and garlic and add to a bowl (or molcajete). Cut your avocado in half, and remove the seed from one side. Scoop out the flesh from the avocado, and add to the vessel which contains the chili and garlic mixture. Take a fork (or use a pestle) and mash the avocado. Mix the mashed avocado with the garlic and chili, and then add the lime juice. Mix again, and add salt and pepper to taste. Finish by mixing in some cilantro and/or use it as a garnish.
What To Eat With Guacamole
Eat guacamole with chips, tacos, tostadas, chalupas, salad, toast. etc. etc. On its own or a dip for veggies it is amazing.
1,000 FOODS TO EAT PROJECT
Guacamole is one of the 1,000 Foods to Eat listed in the book 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die, by Mimi Sheraton. It is #12 on my quest to prepare and eat each of the foods listed in the book.
Other Mexican Recipes You May Enjoy
Please also check out my recipe for Chalupas Poblanas, a dish from Pueblo, Mexico which is great for Cinco de Mayo or anytime you'd like Mexican food. And Spicy Mexican Rice is the perfect accompaniment for any Mexican main meal.
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Supremely Delicious Guacamole
Equipment
- molcajete using the authentic black volcanic stone mortar is such a joy!
Ingredients
- 1 large Hass Avocado from Mexico!
- 1-2 Thai chili finely minced (use serrano or jalapeno if desired)
- 1 large garlic clove finely minced
- ¼ lime juiced
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon cilantro
Instructions
- Finely mince your chili and garlic. You could use Thai (my favorite!), serrano, or jalapeno according to your preference. Mince in a food processor if available and add to a bowl.
- Cut your avocado in half, and remove the seed from one side. Scoop out the flesh from the avocado, and add to the bowl which contains the chili and garlic mixture. Take a fork (or use a pestle) and mash the avocado. Mix the mashed avocado with the garlic and chili, and then add the lime juice. Mix again, and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix in or garnish with a bit of cilantro. Enjoy!
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