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Guacamole
Mash avocado with salt and lime. Fold in onion, chilli, coriander and optional tomato. Taste. It should be loud and fatty, not bland.
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How long does Guacamole take?
10 min all in — 10 min prep. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 bowls. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Very easy.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Vegan.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
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What equipment do I need?
Mixing bowl, Mortar and pestle.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at ¾ tsp.
What can I use instead?
Coriander → Skip it. Some people cannot eat it. The avocado still stands.
Any tips from this recipe?
A molcajete is romantic. A fork is how most houses do it. Stone the pit in the bowl if you like superstition. Acid and plastic wrap do more.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.