Guacamole

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Guacamole is a spicy Mexican (or Tex-Mex) paste made from crushed avocado and various seasonings, usually including onions, peppers, garlic and tomatoes. Guacamole is used as a condiment, an ingredient, and as an appetizer when served with tortilla chips.

Recipe I

Ingredients

• 3 Avocados
• 2 tablespoons Pico de Gallo
• juice of 1/2 Lime
• 1 chopped Jalapeño pepper OR 2 tablespoons crushed Red pepper OR 1 tablespoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoon chopped Garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black Pepper
• 1 minced jalapeño OR 2 minced Chile pepper OR 2 tablespoon minced any chile pepper like (adjust for spiciness)

Procedure

Pit the avocados. Score avocado meat without cutting through the skin. Scoop out one avocado with a large spoon and place in mixing bowl. Add the lime juice and stir to evenly coat the avocados. Stir in the Pico de Gallo, garlic, oil, jalapeñ though. The only way to prevent the oxidation is to eliminate the exposure to air. Covering the surface with plastic wrap so no air is in contact with the sauce works well.