Guacamole (Goowah - Caw - Moe - leh)

Every Mexican family has their own rendition of Guacamole, and this one is mine. This one does not even come close to what my Mother, Grandma, and Aunt used to do... (Come to think of it, I don't think this is even close to how my SISTER makes hers...)

It is very important that the ingredients be fresh and at their peak of ripeness. The main ingredient in Guacamole is avocado.

Choose the rough textured dark green skin Haas variety. Haas avocados have a buttery texture to them. The large green smooth skin variety from Florida simply will not do. These are rather fibrous and watery and to me, taste more like grass.
You will need the following tools and ingredients:

A large bowl for mixing and presentation
I like to use my 7" Santoku Knife for cutting, chopping, and dicing.
5 Very ripe medium-size Avocados, peeled and pits removed
1 Medium size ripe Red Tomato, seeded and diced.
1/2 Cup or one small White Onion diced.
2 fresh Jalapeño Chiles, roasted, skinned, seeded and finely minced.
1 tspn dried Mexican Oregano crumbled
1 tspn dried Cumin
1/2 tspn Chile Powder
1 tspn minced Garlic
1 tspn Basil Pesto (Optional)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Cilantro
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Flat-Leaf Parsley
A fork or spoon for folding and combining
A Lime juicer hand thingie... (technical, huh?)
3 TSpns fresh Lime juice
Salt and Pepper to taste

We had company drop in so this quick guacamole was almost literally "thrown" together.

I normally organize everything prior to assembling any dish.

You can see the finely chopped white onion in the bowl, minced garlic on the cutting  board. Ready to be chopped are: An extra large jalapeño, two of five Haas Avocados, 1 Roma tomato, my jar of basil pesto sits patiently ready to be used...

Let's do more...

...Okay...

The minced garlic, the finely chopped jalapeño, and the red Roma tomato are now in the bowl as well...

Let's not stop now...

We're almost there...

Next we add Avocados, chopped fresh cilantro, chopped fresh Flat-Leaf Parsley, and the Basil Pesto.

Now we add the spices and begin to combine the ingredients in the bowl with a large spoon.

I have my handy lime juicer thingie at the ready

...you'll be surprised at how quick this process actually goes.

Let's not stop now...

Oh alright.  I admit it... I HAD to show off my lime juicer thingie...

It's a great tool!

...okay...

Let's finish this...

....Where did it go???

This almost disappeared before I came out of the kitchen!

YUM!

If you cover and let this sit in the refrigerator about twenty minutes the flavors will have time to combine. Do NOT add the salt until just before serving. Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy...


You now have one of the best Guacamole recipes ever. BUT... feel free to adjust this to YOUR liking.


Recipes are only a guide. You can add or take away anything that does not appeal to you.

This is very rich in spices and heavy on the Avocado as well...
¡Buen Procecho!