snackMexican

Guacamole

Name: Guacamole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 pieces Avocado (ripe); 1 piece Lime (juiced); 0.5 pieces Red onion (finely chopped); 1 piece Jalapeño (seeds removed); 3 sprigs Coriander; 1 piece Tomato (seeded and diced); To taste Salt

Guacamole is a classic Mexican snack that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Avocado (ripe), Lime (juiced), Red onion (finely chopped), Jalapeño (seeds removed), Coriander and Tomato (seeded and diced), the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. True to traditional Mexican cooking, the dish focuses on vibrant with toasted dried chilies, fresh citrus brightness, and earthy herbs.

In authentic Mexican tradition, Guacamole is best presented with warm corn tortillas, fresh salsa, and lime wedges.

If you enjoy authentic Mexican cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Braised Beef Chilli.

Difficulty: easyPrep: 15 minCook: 0 minServes 4

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Ingredients

Avocado (ripe)3 pieces
Lime (juiced)1 piece
Red onion (finely chopped)0.5 pieces
Jalapeño (seeds removed)1 piece
Coriander3 sprigs
Tomato (seeded and diced)1 piece
SaltTo taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

5 steps

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Step 1

Halve the avocados, remove the stones and scoop the flesh into a bowl. A ripe avocado gives under a finger without collapsing.

Step 2

Add the lime juice and the salt straight away. The acid needs to reach the flesh before it starts to brown.

Step 3

Crush with a fork to a coarse, uneven mass. Lumps of avocado should remain — that is the texture you want.

Step 4

Fold in the onion, the jalapeño and the coriander, taste, and adjust the salt or lime. The tomato goes in last and gently, so it does not water everything down.

Step 5✨ Serve

Serve at once. If it has to wait, press cling film directly onto the surface — air is what darkens it.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Guacamole reflects the timeless heritage of traditional Mexican home cooking, vibrant with toasted dried chilies, fresh citrus brightness, and earthy herbs. Prepared for generations for family gatherings and celebrations, it represents the heart of regional culinary identity.

Dietary Substitutions

If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, avocado (ripe) can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.

Chef Technique Tips

Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.

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