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The Best Guacamole Recipe

Creamy, ripe avocados with fresh jalapeño, garlic, and sweet onion for a delicious Guacamole that’s hard to resist.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 jalapeño finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 5-6 small avocados ripe
  • Juice of 1/2 lime + more to taste
  • 1/2 finely chopped sweet onion soaked in cold water for 10 minutes
  • 1 tomato chopped
  • 1/2 tbsp cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

  • Grind the jalapeño and garlic in a mortar and pestle to form a paste.
  • Cut the avocados into cubes and place them in a bowl. Add the jalapeño-garlic paste, salt, and lime juice.
  • Mash the avocado mixture with a fork, leaving some chunks for texture.
  • Add the chopped onion, tomato, and cilantro. Mix until combined.
  • Squeeze more lime juice on top to prevent browning.
  • Cover tightly with plastic wrap, pressing it against the surface of the guacamole.