Guacamole Ingredients

Guacamole is a very old recipe; it belongs to the age of the Aztecs. Its name varies from place to place, like it is called guacamol in Central America and Cuba, guasacaca in Venezuela, etc. The dip is made with ripe avocados. The preparation method of the guacamole is easy, but what needs careful attention is choosing the following guacamole ingredients.

Ingredients for Guacamole

Ripe Avocados: A ripe avocado should be firm and just soft enough, and not squishy. It should have no damaged marks or discoloration.
Chilies: Chilies add spice and flavor to the guacamole dip. The dip should be mildly spicy, so one can choose between Serrano chillies or very little jalapeño.
Onions: Onions should be pink in color. Make sure they are not soft on the inside.
Cilantro: Cilantro adds flavor to the dip. Make sure it's fresh and clean, before adding to the guacamole.
Lemon: The lemons you choose should have a rich, yellow color. Avoid the spotty ones.
Tomatoes: This recipe needs small chopped tomatoes, hence choose ripe but firm ones.
Salt and Pepper: Use good quality salt and black pepper.

Easy to Make Guacamole Recipe

Ingredients

• ripe avocados, 2
• minced onion, ½ cup
• ripe tomatoes, ½ - chopped (seeds and pulp removed)
• serrano chilies, 2 - de-seeded and minced
• cilantro leaves, 2 tbsps - finely chopped
• fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp
• salt, ½ tsp
• black pepper, ¼ tsp - freshly pounded

Method

Cut avocados in half and de-seed it. Scoop out all flesh and put it in a large mixing bowl. Mash the scooped flesh with a fork. Add the chopped onion, fresh cilantro, lemon juice, salt and pepper; mash and mix some more. Add the minced chilies; do not let it come in contact with your hand, as they are very hot. Your guacamole is ready to be served. Just before serving, add chopped tomatoes and mix. If one does not want to serve immediately, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate it. Do not add chopped tomatoes, unless ready to serve.

Guacamole ingredients like the ripe avocado added to the tangy tomatoes and the citrusy lemon flavor, all add to the unique taste of the guacamole. There are many different, simple and easy guacamole recipes that can be made, by just adding in a few variations. This dip's taste is unlike any other. One can serve it, either with strips of vegetables or meat.