Chef John’s Ultimate Guacamole Recipe: A Game-Changing Hit

There are few things as easy, healthy, and delicious as this ubiquitous dip. However, unless you’re grinding your aromatic vegetation in a molcajete, or against a cutting board, you’re really not tasting a classic guacamole. The flavors not only become more intense, but actually change in character. This is just what those bland, fatty, but delectable avocados need. That and a thoughtful seasoning of lime juice, and maybe some more salt.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsminced fresh serrano chili

  • ½cupchopped fresh cilantro, divided

  • ¼cupfinely diced white onion

  • ½teaspoonkosher salt for grinding vegetables, plus more to taste

  • 4largeHass avocados

  • 1cupdiced ripe tomatoes, drained (Optional)

  • 1lime, juiced, or more to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Place minced peppers, 1/4 cup of the chopped cilantro, and the diced onions on a cutting board. Chop them together into very small pieces. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Using the flat side of the knife blade, smear the mixture to work it into a paste, and chop again to achieve as fine a texture as possible.

  2. Stem, halve, and pit the avocados. Scoop out flesh and place in a bowl. Add 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, onion and serrano mixture, salt, and fresh lime juice. Mash with a potato masher to desired texture (smooth or chunky), 5 or 6 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. If not serving immediately, cover and refrigerate.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories158
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
14g
18%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Sodium
89mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
10g
4%
Dietary Fiber
7g
24%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
2g
Vitamin C
14mg
72%
Calcium
17mg
1%
Iron
1mg
3%
Potassium
519mg
11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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