How To Make Guacamole
Learn how to make guacamole
It’s very easy to learn how to make guacamole. Guacamole is a traditional Mexican dish that adds character to any meal or appetizer. It’s an avocado-based dip that can be traced all the way back to the 1500’s. That’s when explorers from Spain came over to Mexico and discovered the dish, which was part of traditional Aztec fare in that day. The Spanish explorers then brought guacamole back to Spain, and it didn’t take long for it to catch on over there.
All you need are some fresh avocados and a few spices. Choosing the right avocados is very important when it comes to learning how to make guacamole. Look for the avocados that are at just the right amount of ripeness. You don’t want avocados that are brown because they are over-ripe. Instead, look for avocados that are dark green and soft when you squeeze them. You’ll need about four avocados that are of average size.
The next step in learning how to make guacamole is to cut the avocados in half and scrape out the inside. Place it all in a bowl and throw away the pit and skins. Next, you’ll need to mash up the insides of those avocados. A fork or potato masher works nicely for this step. You also might want to use a food processor, but be careful that you don’t make the avocado puree too smooth. It’s ok to leave a few chunks, but you want to get most of them out of there.
Now that you’ve got avocado puree, the next step is to start adding your other flavors. Garlic is a must-have for guacamole. You’ll need to mince about two garlic cloves. You can also try using garlic powder if you don’t have fresh garlic on hand. Just keep in mind that you will use less garlic powder than you will fresh garlic because the powder is a much more concentrated flavor.
After you add the garlic, then it’s time to add lemon juice. About a quarter of a cup will do nicely. Add about two tablespoons of chives. Then you’ll need to cut up a tomato into cubes and throw that into the mix. Two other important ingredients are salt and salsa. There are no real measurements for these ingredients. Just add as much or as little as you like.
Once all of these ingredients are mixed up, your guacamole is ready to be served. No actual cooking required!
If you like a zestier guacamole, then you might try adding white vinegar and cilantro. Red onions are also an optional ingredient that many people enjoy in their guacamole. Some people also enjoy lime juice in their guacamole instead of lemon juice, and Serrano pepper is also a necessary ingredient for some.
Overall, you might just have to experiment with your guacamole recipe for a while before you find one the whole family loves. In fact, you might really want to experiment with guacamole in the fall so you’re ready for the two U.S. National Guacamole Days, which are set for September 16th and November 14th.