Guacamole

Name: Guacamole
Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados; 1 lime, juice of; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 scallions, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium ripe tomatoes, blanched,peeled,and chopped; 1 jalapeno, minced; salt and pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon mild chili powder

10 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 ripe avocados
1 lime, juice of
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 scallions, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium ripe tomatoes, blanched,peeled,and chopped
1 jalapeno, minced
salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon mild chili powder

Directions

1

Get a small, tightly sealable container (large enough to accomodate 2 or 3 cups).
2

Roll the lime against a counter or hard surface to soften and juice into the container and remove any seeds.
3

Add all other ingredients except avocados.
4

Cover container and shake vigorously to incorporate.
5

Allow to chill for a bit to blend flavors.
6

Before serving, mash avocados with the mixture with a fork.
7

Stir to blend thoroughly.
8

Place a layer of plastic wrap directly over the surface of the guacamole, eliminating as much air as possible.
9

Cover container and chill for about 1/2 hour before serving (more flavor blending).