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A bowl of chunky green guacamole with lime slices and tortilla chips on a wooden table
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The Best Guacamole

Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 240kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 large ripe Hass avocados
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup white onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 jalape ño pepper, seeded and finely minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup Roma tomato, seeded and diced

Instructions

  • Place the finely diced white onion in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water for 30 seconds. Pat dry with a paper towel. This process, known as 'deflaming', removes the harsh sulfurous compounds for a cleaner flavor.
  • Halve the avocados, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a large chilled mixing bowl.
  • Drizzle the lime juice immediately over the avocado to prevent oxidation. Using a fork or potato masher, crush the avocado to a chunky-smooth consistency, ensuring some visible chunks remain for texture.
  • Add the rinsed onions, minced jalapeño, and chopped cilantro to the bowl.
  • Incorporate the kosher salt and ground cumin, folding the mixture gently with a spatula until the aromatics are evenly distributed.
  • Fold in the diced Roma tomatoes last to maintain their structural integrity and prevent the guacamole from becoming watery.
  • Taste for seasoning balance and add additional salt or lime juice if required. Serve immediately with corn tortilla chips.