Guacamole con Totopos
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Ripe avocados — 4
- Onion, finely diced — 1/2
- Serrano chiles, finely chopped — 1–2
- Lime juice — 2 tbsp
- Chopped coriander — 1/4 cup (15 g / 0.5 oz)
- Tomato, diced — 1
- Salt — to taste
- Tortilla chips (totopos), to serve
Method
- Halve the avocados, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- Mash the avocado with a fork to a coarse, chunky consistency — avoid making it completely smooth.
- Add the diced onion, chopped chile, lime juice and coriander, folding gently to combine.
- Fold in the diced tomato.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
Introduction: Freshly mashed avocado seasoned with lime, onion, chile and coriander, served with crisp fried tortilla chips — Mexico’s most globally recognised starter.
Cultural Background: Guacamole descends from an Aztec dish called ahuacamolli, and remains one of the most fundamental preparations in Mexican cooking, its simplicity allowing the quality of ripe avocado to shine through.
Tips: Use ripe but not overripe avocados for the best texture and flavour. Add the lime juice promptly after mashing to help prevent browning.
Variations: Add crumbled queso fresco on top for extra richness. Stir in a spoonful of pomegranate seeds for a festive, colourful variation served around the winter holidays.
Storage: Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface and refrigerate for up to 1 day; some browning may still occur.
Reheating: This is a cold dish and is not reheated.
Nutrition: Per serving (approx.): 210 kcal, 3 g protein, 18 g fat, 12 g carbohydrate.
FAQs:
Q: How do I keep guacamole from browning?
A: Press plastic wrap directly against the surface to limit
Q: Can I make guacamole ahead for a party?
A: It’s best made shortly before serving, though it can
- Ripe avocados — 4
- Onion, finely diced — 1/2
- Serrano chiles, finely chopped — 1–2
- Lime juice — 2 tbsp
- Chopped coriander — 1/4 cup (15 g / 0.5 oz)
- Tomato, diced — 1
- Salt — to taste
- Tortilla chips (totopos), to serve
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