Purely Simple Guacamole

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   Grind 1 TBS finely chopped white onion, 1 firmly packed TBS chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tsp finely chopped jalapeno, and 1 tsp salt in a molcajete until all ingredients are well ground.

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   TIP: Alternatively, use a fork to mash ingredients into a paste in a wide bowl.

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   (I use a nice sized mortar and pestle.

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   Cut 3 medium-ripe hass avocados (about 8 oz each) in half.

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   Twist the halves to separate them and remove the pit with the tip of the knife.

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   Place an avocado half, cut side up, in the palm of your hand and make 3 or 4 evenly spaced lengthwise cuts through its flesh down to the skin, without cutting through the skin.

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   Make 4 cross-wise cuts in the same fashion.

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   Scoop the diced avocado flesh into the molcajete.

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    Repeat with remaining avocado halves.

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    Gently fold the avocado into the chile-onion paste, keeping the avocado pieces fairly in tact.

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    Add 3 TBS diced tomato, 2 firmly packed TBS chopped fresh cilantro, and 1 TBS finely chopped white onion.

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    Fold together all the ingredients.

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    Taste and add salt, if desired.

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    Serve immediately, directly from molcajete (or bowl), with tortilla chips.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.