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Chef John's Classic Guacamole

Name: Chef John's Classic Guacamole
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Unknown
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons minced fresh serrano chili; 0.5 cups chopped fresh cilantro , divided; 0.25 cups finely diced white onion; 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt for grinding vegetables , plus more to taste; 4 large Hass avocados; 1 cup diced ripe tomatoes , Optional; 1 lime , juiced, or more to taste

Total Time

42 min

14m prep · 28m cook

Servings

4 people

Rating

—

Difficulty

Medium

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There are few things as easy, healthy, and delicious as this ubiquitous dip. However, unless you're grinding your aromatic vegetation in a molcajete, or against a cutting board, you're really not tasting a classic guacamole. The flavors not only become more intense, but actually change in character. This is just what those bland, fatty, but delectable avocados need. That and a thoughtful seasoning of lime juice, and maybe some more salt.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons minced fresh serrano chili
0.5 cups chopped fresh cilantro , divided
0.25 cups finely diced white onion
0.5 teaspoons kosher salt for grinding vegetables , plus more to taste
4 large Hass avocados
1 cup diced ripe tomatoes , Optional
1 lime , juiced, or more to taste

Instructions

1

Place minced peppers, 1/4 cup of the chopped cilantro, and the diced onions on a cutting board. Chop them together into very small pieces. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Using the flat side of the knife blade, smear the mixture to work it into a paste, and chop again to achieve as fine a texture as possible.
2

Stem, halve, and pit the avocados. Scoop out flesh and place in a bowl. Add 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, onion and serrano mixture, salt, and fresh lime juice. Mash with a potato masher to desired texture (smooth or chunky), 5 or 6 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. If not serving immediately, cover and refrigerate.