Why This Ingredient Is Special
Guacamole: Mash the avocado roughly, leaving some chunks. Finely dice the tomato and onion and fold in with the juice, herbs and salt. Taste and cover right…
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 small tomato without watery seeds
- 1/4 red onion
- lemon or lime juice1-2 tbsp
- chopped parsley or cilantro1 tbsp
- salt
- optional chili
Method
- Mash the avocado roughly, leaving some chunks.
- Finely dice the tomato and onion and fold in with the juice, herbs and salt.
- Taste and cover right away.
Substitutions
Replace lime 1:1 with lemon, and cilantro with parsley. A still-firm avocado can't be sensibly softened by force; it's better to ripen it for 1-2 days in a paper bag with an apple.
Storage
1 day refrigerated, with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface.