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Guacamole is an avocado-based dip that originated in Mexico. It is traditionally made by mashing ripe avocados with a molcajete (mortar and pestle) and adding tomatoes and seasonings. Guacamole was made by the Aztecs as early as the 1500s. After the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors, guacamole became popular in Spain. The name comes from an Aztec dialect, from āhuacatl (="avocado") + molli (="sauce"). (Source: Wikipedia) Over the years I have refined my recipe for guacamole to its simple green essence. More traditional recipes contain additional ingredients such as tomato, chilies, cumin, garlic, black pepper, hot pepper sauce and cilantro. Guacamole is one of those dishes where you can play around with the ingredients to suit your taste and arrive at a 'house' version of this traditional Mexican dip. This is the version that you will get Chez Bubba.
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled and seeded
- 2 chopped scallions/green onions (use both the green and white parts)
- juice of one juicy lime (2 tablespoons)
- salt to taste
Methods:
Cut the avocado into large chunks and mash coarsely in a bowl with a fork. Add the remaining ingredients and blend gently. The guacamole does not have to be absolutely smooth. Leaving a few small chunks is fine and some people prefer it that way.
Lime juice adds flavor and slows the enzyme-caused browning so get it on the avocado quickly.
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