Easy Guacamole Dip Mexican Style
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Easy Guacamole Dip Mexican Style is avocado based delicious Mexican dip that pairs with pita chips, toast or nachos to form a perfect appetizer. One can whip up this guacamole dip in a few minutes with mashed avocado and basic fresh ingredients.
Guacamole is traditionally made by grinding the ingredients with a molcajete and tejolotea – a mortar and pestle. It can also be made in a simple mixing bowl with a fork.
Why should you make
- Quick and easy to make
- Delicious
- Makes use of fresh ingredients
- Crowd pleasing dip, condiment or spread
Did you know: National Guacamole Day is celebrated on September 16th of every year, which also marks the celebration of Mexican Independence Day.
The green hue of avocado captivated me from the moment I tasted my first avocado shake. Then on, I have been loving avocados for this shake. And now, I also made guacamole, exactly how my family would love it without letting go of its authenticity. The rejoicing moment in prepping avocado recipes is its adorable green hue.
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What is Mexican style Guacamole
Having originated from Mexico , Guacamole is a supreme dip that is tasty and simple to make. It tastes best when avocado is perfectly ripe and the ingredients are chopped fresh. The basic ingredients used with avocado are lime, tomato, onions, chili and salt. Guacamole has originated from Mexico.
The history of Guacamole dates back to the Aztec Empire in Central America during the 15th century. The Aztecs loved the ‘ahuaca-mulli’ or avocado-mixture. They mashed avocado and then added tomatoes, chili and salt. The Spaniards also loved this treat and included lime, onion cilantro but could not pronounce the name correctly. With time, they named this dip as Guacamole. Read more about Guacamole here here.
Ingredients
For Measurements refer to the RECIPE CARD further below
- Avocado – Select a ripe avocado. A ripe avocado will have a slight give when it is lightly pressed. If not ripe, the avocado will be hard when pressed lightly. If there is lot of give or mushy feeling, then avocado is too ripe.
- Onion – Can use red, yellow or white variety. gives a crunchy bite.
- Tomato – Use tomatoes that are less juicy. De-seed and remove pulp.
- Garlic – Just for mild subtle flavor.
- Green Chili / Jalapeño – Use mild or hot variety. Give a pleasant ‘kick’
- Lime juice – Use freshly squeezed lime juice. Add zest.
- Cilantro – Adds brightness and color. May swap with parsley.
- Olive oil
- Dry Spices – Salt as needed, black pepper powder and roasted cumin powder.
How To Make Homemade Guacamole with step-by-step instructions
1. Firstly, chop onion finely.
2. Secondly, de-seed and remove pulp from tomato.
3. Chop a clove or two of garlic, green chili and coriander leaves.
4. Now remove stem of avocado. Cut into half and remove its pit.
5. Instantly sprinkle some lime juice to delay oxidation.
6. Mash avocado till you get a chunky mixture. Don’t over mix.
7. Then add chopped garlic, green chili, salt, black pepper and cumin powder. Give it a mix.
8. Finally, add chopped onions, tomatoes and cilantro leaves, olive oil and mix again.
9. Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with some more chopped tomatoes and cilantro leaves.
What to serve with
Serve Easy Guacamole Dip Mexican Style with Nacho chips and Pico De Gallo Salsa along with Iced Hibiscus Tea or Cardamom Caffe Latte. Spread some guacamole on a toast or serve with cucumber and carrot crudités..
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Tips for perfect Guacamole dip
- Use fresh ingredients and spice. A slight off-taste will dampen guacamole flavors.
- A perfect guacamole should be between creamy and chunky texture.
- Do not over mix in the beginning, by the time guacamole is prepared, it will turn to a paste.
- Just the right kind of ripeness of avocado is what guacamole is all about. Read below – How to pick a good avocado.
- You could substitute parsley for cilantro.
FAQ
How to pick a good ripe avocado
Stem of avocado must be intact. If the stem has already been removed, there is a likelihood of brown spots inside. A ripe avocado will have a slightly give when you slightly squeeze. An overripe avocado will feel mushy . If the avocado is not ripe, it will be hard under light pressure.
How to store and prevent browning of Guacamole
Guacamole oxidizes and changes its color quickly. Hence it is important to prevent or slow down the process of browning. As soon as avocado is cut , sprinkle lime juice over it and give it a mix.
Place any leftover guacamole in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator. Place a cling wrap directly over the guacamole in the container. There should be no air bubbles between the dip and wrap. Finally, secure the container with lid and refrigerate. Additionally, you could keep an avocado pit over the guacamole.
Another way of storing guacamole is to place leftover guacamole in an airtight container. Flatten its surface. Then add about a fourth inch of cold water over the guacamole. Place lid on the container and store in fridge. When you want to use guacamole, just drain the water and use.
I prefer to consume leftover guacamole within three days of its preparation.
Recipe Card
Easy Guacamole Dip Mexican Style
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- salad bowl
Ingredients
- 1 medium avocado 300 gm
- ¼ cup onion chopped
- 1/8 cup tomato chopped
- 1-2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 small green chili small
- 1/2 lime extract its juice.
- 1 tbsp coriander leaves chopped
Dry Spices
- Salt as needed
- ¼ tsp black pepper powder
- ¼ tsp roasted cumin powder
- 1 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Firstly, chop onion finely
- Secondly, deseed and remove pulp from tomato.
- Chop a clove or two of garlic, green chili and coriander leaves.
- Now remove stem of avocado. Cut into half and remove its pit.
- Instantly add some lime juice to delay oxidation.
- Mash avocado till you get a chunky mixture. Don’t overmix.
- Then add chopped garlic, green chili, salt, black pepper and cumin powder. Give it a mix.
- Finally, add chopped onions, tomatoes and cilantro leaves, olive oil and mix again.
- Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with some more chopped tomatoes and cilantro leaves.
What to serve with
- Serve Easy Guacamole Dip Mexican Style with Nacho chips and Pico De Gallo Salsa along with Iced Hibiscus Tea or Cardamom Caffe Latte. Spread some guacamole on a toast or serve with cucumber and carrot crudités.
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Notes
- Use fresh ingredients and spice. A slight off-taste will dampen guacamole flavors.
- A perfect guacamole should be between creamy and chunky texture.
- Do not over mix in the beginning, by the time guacamole is prepared, it will turn to a paste.
- Just the right kind of ripeness of avocado is what guacamole is all about.
- You could substitute parsley for cilantro.
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