Easy Guacamole

TheCypressTimes.com ^ | 10/18/2009 | Stacey Winder

[Patriot1259]

There are a lot of different variations to this Mexican dip, but some things are just better simpler. The trick: use very ripe avocados.

[Patriot1259]

This is one of the easiest and most tasty dishes in the world. All too often people get carried away with ingredients not needed. Here, less is more.

[hsmomx3]

I have always made mine with plain old avocados and added a little bit of salsa (good quality) for a little zing.

[discostu]

Avocado, mayo (just enough to lubricate), sea salt, lemon juice. No onion.

[Mr. K]

Try sour cream instead of mayo!!

or a little miracle whip

[mysterio]

Bookmarked.

[discostu]

I ain’t messing with the wife’s guac, it kicks butt.

[Mr. K]

mines better!

[discostu]

You can take that up with the wife. I should warn you, she’s a really good shot ;)

[latina4dubya]

Try sour cream instead of mayo!! or a little miracle whip

mayo? miracle whip? i used to use sour cream, but now do without... i think that's the gringo way... haha...

[latina4dubya]

Here, less is more.

that is not guacamole... boring! no zip to her method at all... i need something more picante than that... guacamole is one of my favorite foods... the avocado is actually my favorite... if i had to choose one food, it would be the avocado...

i think i make the best guacamole!

[McLynnan]

How do you make yours? Mine is avocado, seeded and chopped plum tomato, finely chopped red onion, garlic, lime juice.

[SAJ]

Good base. I add some chopped cilantro leaf, some ground cumin, and a small dash of cayenne, then salt to taste. Use roma tomatoes so the seeds aren't much of an issue.

Tip: NO BLENDERS/FOOD PROCESSORS. Mash the 'cados with a fork to retain texture.

[Old Seadog]

Avacodos have to have salt.

[SAJ]

Yep!

[hsmomx3]

I think we need some good salsa recipes, too.

[Mr. K]

Just teasing you! I bet it is delicious

[hsmomx3]

The health gurus in one breath say they are fattening and then tell you it is good for you.

[steveo]

agree

[MrsEmmaPeel]

If you are diabetic, or have unusually high blood sugar levels, one avocado will lower your levels to normal.

[McLynnan]

I forgot, I do add cilantro and salt, but have never tried it with cumin or cayenne. I do use roma/plum tomatoes, but cut off the stem end and squeeze out the seeds and juice before I chop them. I like the idea of cumin and will add a bit next time. Avocados were 3/$1 this weekend and now I wish I’d bought a few! This has made me hungry.