Guacamole
For this typically Mexican recipe there are two main methods: smooth mashed avocado (made with a blender), or simple mashed avocado (made with a fork) with small pieces. And you can add, or not, finely diced tomato. You will find the first version (smooth) below.
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Last modified on: November 26th 2011
For 4 people, you will need:
- 1
2 avocados - 2
1 shallot - 3
½ lime - 4
a little Tabasco - 5
4 tablespoons olive oil - 6
salt - 7
pepper - 8
1 tomato (optional) - 9
1 pinch vitamin C (optional) - Total weight: 740 grams
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Measures:
How long does it take?
Time required
| Preparation | Resting | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|
| 21 min. | 1 hour | 1 hour 21 min. |
Keeping:
A few hours in the fridge, protected by a lyer of olive oil. 1 day with vitamine C.At what time?
- When will I finish if I start the recipe at a certain time?
When should I start for the recipe to be ready at a certain time?
Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 15 min.
Open two avocados, remove the stones, and with a tablespoon, extract all pulp and put it in the blender, cutted in pieces to facilitate mixing.
Stage 2 - 3 min.
Pour in the lime juice, the shallot (or half onion) very finely ghopped or minced, Tabasco, salt, pepper and if you have it, a pinch of 1 pinch vitamin C.
Stage 3 - 3 min.
Start the mixer and add the olive oil in a thin stream to emulsify the whole.
Stage 4 - 1 hour
Mix to a lovely smooth consistency, which will only take a couple of minutes. Stop the blender, taste and adjust salt, Tabasco and pepper if needed.
Refrigerate at least an hour, covered, because blending will have warmed the mixture somewhat.
1st version (without tomato):
It's ready: you can serve it with Mexican nachos, small toasts, or use it in another recipe like 4-tier glasses for example.
Refrigerate at least an hour, covered, because blending will have warmed the mixture somewhat.
1st version (without tomato):
It's ready: you can serve it with Mexican nachos, small toasts, or use it in another recipe like 4-tier glasses for example.
Stage 5
2nd version (with tomatos) :
Peel tomato and dice small, add these to the guacamole, and use as in the first version.
Peel tomato and dice small, add these to the guacamole, and use as in the first version.
Remarks
The proportions of oil, Tabasco and pepper are just suggestions, do not hesitate to adapt them to your taste.
The shallot must really be very finely chopped or minced, if not, it leaves an unpleasant bitty texture. It's easier to chop it separately before putting it in the blender and transforming it into a kind of paste which then mixes better.
If the guacamole must wait before being served, it is vital to put it in the refrigerator with an film of olive oil on the surface, and in an airtight container. If not, it will darken which is unsightly. Just before serving, stir it to incorporate the olive oil and arrange in small dishes.
You can throw away the stones, the legend which reckons that if you leave the stone in the mixture it does not blacken is... a legend. It's much better to add a pinch of vitamin C. It can be served as an appetiser, accompanied by a Margarita or mexican beer... makes a change from peanuts!
The shallot must really be very finely chopped or minced, if not, it leaves an unpleasant bitty texture. It's easier to chop it separately before putting it in the blender and transforming it into a kind of paste which then mixes better.
If the guacamole must wait before being served, it is vital to put it in the refrigerator with an film of olive oil on the surface, and in an airtight container. If not, it will darken which is unsightly. Just before serving, stir it to incorporate the olive oil and arrange in small dishes.
You can throw away the stones, the legend which reckons that if you leave the stone in the mixture it does not blacken is... a legend. It's much better to add a pinch of vitamin C. It can be served as an appetiser, accompanied by a Margarita or mexican beer... makes a change from peanuts!
Nutritional information
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 3.01 €
- Per person : 0.75 €
Recipes that use this recipe: 1
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And to drink?: A margarita or a Corona beer
Source
Home madeMore recipes?
This recipe uses (among others) | Olive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Potimarron braised in meat jus, Mushroom and artichoke omelette, Ratatouille, Fish "à la Bordelaise", Scallops au gratin, ... All |
| Avocado: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Chicken and Avocado Salad, Green avocado salad, Mexican ceviche, Avocado and smoked salmon terrine , Avocado with gravlax, ... All |
| Tabasco: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Cocktail sauce, Hot tomato sauce, Caesar salad, Mexican ceviche, Sushi, ... All |
| Shallot: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Sorrel soup, Polenta with spinach and soft-poached egg, French bean salad with vinaigrette , Rabbit with mustard, Coq au vin, ... All |
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