GUACAMOLE

GUACAMOLE 3 large ripe avocadoes 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lime juice 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 small jalapeno (fresh not canned) finely chopped (i prefer two!) 1 clove finely minced garlic 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow or sweet vidalia onion 1tblb olive oil. 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Ripe roma tomato- is optional- and in many areas of mexico is never included in guacamole Contrary to popular belief, guacamole DOES NOT have sour cream or Miracle Whip in it, unless you're from Iowa or Minnesota. Preferably in a molcajete (A Mexican stone mortar and pestle) grind the onion and minced garlic, followed by the jalapeno, then adding the cilantro, following with the lime juice. Grind well. When pestled, add the meat of 3 ripe avocados. Using the pestle grind the ingredients together until coarse and chunky. Add the olive oil, salt and pepper, then grind until blended. Guacamole should be thick and chunky.

Immediately with white corn tortilla chips. If you make ahead of time, place one of the seeds in the middle of the guacamole and store in an air-tight container.

Guacamole will turn brown very quickly once exposed to air.

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