Guacamole – Classic
Recipe Summary
- This classic guacamole recipe is quick and easy to prepare, perfect for a party appetizer or a delicious snack. Made with ripe avocados, fresh lime juice, red onion, tomato, and a blend of spices, it's a flavorful dip that pairs perfectly with tortilla chips.
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Ripe avocados 3
- Lime 1
- Red onion 1/3 cup
- Tomato 1/4 cup
- Garlic 1/2 clove
- Jalapeño 1 tsp
- Cilantro 1 tbsp
- Salt 1/2 tsp
- Red chilli powder 1/4 tsp
- Cumin powder 1/4 tsp
Tools You'll Need
- Bowl
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Avocados
Cut 3 ripe avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a wooden bowl using a spoon, as shown from 0:03 to 0:10.
Step 2: Add Lime Juice
Squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the scooped avocado flesh in the bowl, as demonstrated from 0:10 to 0:14.
Step 3: Mash Avocados
Using a masher, mash the avocados until they reach your desired consistency, leaving some chunks for texture. This step is shown from 0:14 to 0:17.
Step 4: Add Red Onion
Add 1/3 cup of finely diced red onion to the mashed avocado, as seen at 0:17.
Step 5: Add Tomato
Add 1/4 cup of finely diced tomato to the bowl, as shown at 0:19.
Step 6: Add Garlic
Add 1/2 clove of minced garlic to the mixture, as demonstrated at 0:21.
Step 7: Add Jalapeño
Add 1 teaspoon of finely diced jalapeño to the bowl, as seen at 0:23.
Step 8: Add Cilantro
Add 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro to the ingredients, as shown at 0:25.
Step 9: Season with Salt
Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of salt over the ingredients, as demonstrated at 0:27.
Step 10: Add Red Chilli Powder
Add 1/4 teaspoon of red chilli powder to the bowl, as seen at 0:29.
Step 11: Add Cumin Powder
Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of cumin powder into the mixture, as shown at 0:31.
Step 12: Mix Well
Thoroughly mix all the ingredients together with a spoon until well combined and evenly distributed, as demonstrated from 0:33 to 0:37.
Step 13: Serve
Serve the freshly made guacamole in a bowl with your favorite tortilla chips, as shown from 0:38 to 0:44.
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