Traditional Guacamole
by Tavolino
An authentic, flavour-packed guacamole that uses a mortar-and-pestle technique to create a base paste, ensuring the onion and chilli flavours are perfectly distributed throughout the creamy avocado.
Ingredients
- ripe avocados 3 large
- white onion 2 tbsp, finely chopped
- fresh coriander/cilantro 1/2 cup, chopped
- jalapeño or Serrano chilli 1-2, finely chopped
- salt 1/2 tsp (or to taste)
- lime juice 1 tbsp (or to taste)
Preparation
- 1
Finely chop 2 tablespoons of white onion, 1/2 cup of fresh coriander, and 1-2 jalapeño or Serrano chillies.
- 2
Place the chopped onion, chilli, and half of the coriander into a mortar.
- 3
Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the mortar.
- 4
Grind these ingredients together with a pestle until they form a smooth, uniform paste.
- 5
Halve and pit the 3 large ripe avocados.
- 6
Scoop the avocado flesh into the mortar with the paste.
- 7
Add 1 tablespoon of lime juice to the mixture.
- 8
Mash the avocado into the paste using the pestle until you reach your desired consistency.
- 9
Fold in the remaining coriander.
- 10
Taste the guacamole and adjust seasoning with extra salt or lime juice if needed.
- 11
Serve immediately while fresh.