Guacamole

Name: Guacamole
Ingredients: 2 avocados, large and ripe; 1 lime, juice of (to taste); 2 teaspoons olive oil; 12 onion, very finely chopped; 1 poblano chile, mild, seeded, and finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 14 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped, plus extra to garnish; salt; pepper

10 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 avocados, large and ripe
1 lime, juice of (to taste)
2 teaspoons olive oil
12 onion, very finely chopped
1 poblano chile, mild, seeded, and finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
14 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped, plus extra to garnish
salt
pepper

Directions

1

Cut the avocados in half lengthwise and twist the 2 halves in opposite directions to separate.
2

Stab the pit with the point of a sharp knife and lift out.
3

Peel, then coarsely chop the avocado halves and place in a nonmetallic bowl.
4

Squeeze over the lime juice and add the oil.
5

Mash the avocados with a fork until the desired consistency--either chunky or smooth--is obtained.
6

Stir in the onion, chili, garlic, cumin, and chopped cilantro, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
7

Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately.
8

To avoid discoloration, sprinkle with extra chopped cilantro.