Guacamole De Verdad

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   Finely chop the red onion, coriander, tomatoes (optional), chillies, and garlic, and mix together in a large bowl.

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   Halve, de-stone, scoop out and finely chop the avocados and add to the mixture (do this last as avocados can brown quickly if left out).

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   For a truly authentic guacamole Mexicans use a special mortar and pestle made from porous volcanic rock called a molcajete along with local herbs.

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   Assuming you dont have those, the secret to a good guacamole is 1. not to over-mash or worse - blend - the mixture, and 2. use lots of fresh lime juice.

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   It should be enough to simply chop your ingredients finely and mix together well with a fork.

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   Some people like to add a little extra virgin oil to the mix, but the crucial finishing garnish is lots of fresh lime and freshly chopped coriander.

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   Any guacamole without these is a fraud.

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   Serve with plenty of corn chips as a dip.

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   Also goes very well with tacos, enchiladas, nachos, tortilla wraps, and other Mexican dishes.

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    Possibly a bit heretical, but some people also love the combination of hummous and guacamole in a Middle East meets Mexico decadent sandwich.

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