Avocado Dip/Guacamole

Avocado Dip/Guacamole
In the United States, this avocado mixture is usually served as a dip, but in Mexico it has many other uses. Guacamole makes a good topping for tacos or tostadas and can be served as a refreshing
salad all by itself.

Avocado Dip/Guacamole
There are many ways to make this popular food, and all of them are delicious.The essential ingredients are avocados and lime or lemon juice. Without the acid from the fruit juice, the avocados
quickly turn brown, so be sure to add it.The number of chiles you use depends on how hot you want your guacamole.Taste it before adding too many. Instead of chiles, you can use a dash of chili powder or Tabasco sauce for a little heat.

Ingredients of Avocado Dip/Guacamole
* 2 large (or 4 small) ripe avocados
* 1 small tomato, chopped
* 1/2 small onion, chopped
* 1 to 3 jalapeño or serrano chiles,chopped
* 1 tbsp. lime or lemon juice (fresh-squeezed is best)
* 3/4 tsp. salt
* pepper to taste

Preparation of Avocado Dip/Guacamole
1.Cut avocados in half lengthwise,slicing to and around the center pits. Ask an adult to help you pry out pits with the point of a knife.Scoop the flesh out of the shells
with a large spoon.

2.Mash avocados with a fork or potato masher and stir in other ingredients. For a very smooth mixture, combine ingredients in a blender or food processor.

3.Serve with tortilla chips or raw vegetables.

about Avocado Dip/Guacamole:
Avocados are high in unsaturated fat. But unlike meat and dairy products, they have no cholesterol and are low in saturated fat.

Avocado Dip/Guacamole Preparation time:
15 minutes make about 2 cups

Category: Cooking The Mexican Way