Recipe for Authentic Mexican Guacamole

This Mexican dip consists of mashed avocados, lime juice, onions, chilies, cilantro, tomatoes, and sea salt.

Portions
4 people

Preparation Time
10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe avocados
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 50 grams red onion, diced
  • 1 serrano chili, minced
  • 20 grams fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 2 grams salt

Preparation

  1. Scoop the avocado flesh into a large bowl
  2. Add the lime juice and mash with a fork until chunky
  3. Stir in the red onion and minced serrano chili
  4. Fold in the chopped cilantro and diced tomato
  5. Season with salt and taste for balance
  6. Serve immediately with corn tortilla chips

Tips

  • Leave the avocado slightly chunky rather than pureeing it for a more authentic texture
  • Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface if not serving immediately to prevent browning
  • Removing the seeds from the chili allows you to control the heat level precisely