Time for a taste of Mexico :) According to Wikipedia, guacamole dates all the way back to the Aztec times. Guacamole sauce can be served as a dip to go with nachos, a condiment to be served with tortillas, fajitas or quesadillas or simply as a salad. Today, I served it with fresh white bread (pictured) - if served this way I think it might be a refreshing light lunch idea.
The basic ingredient of guacamole are avocados, also known as alligator pears. They are usually sold not in a ripe state, so you'll probably need to leave them in a warm place for a few days before using. Once they become soft when squeezed, they are ready to use (don't worry if the skin turned brown before softening, it's normal for some varieties).
As for other ingredients of guacamole, they vary - things that you won't see in the version I propose today include garlic, coriander leaves and yoghurt.
You'll need:
1 avocado
1 medium onion
1 tomato
juice from 1/2 lime (or lemon)
mild chili poder
salt
1. Remove the flesh of the avocado, put in a bowl and squeeze to a pulp with a fork.
2. Add salt and lime juice. Salt serves to bring out the taste of avocados, so it's an absolute must when dealing with them. Thanks to lime juice your avocado won't brown and will stay beautifully green.
3. Cut the tomato into small cubes and chop the onion. Add both to the bowl with the avocado mix.
4. Add some chili powder and stir.
5. Leave aside for at least a few minutes for the flavours to mix, et voila!
Bon appétit!
PS. Although avocados are generally healthy for people (I say generally because some people can have allergic reactions to them), don't serve them to your pets as they are toxic for them!
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