A few years ago I had the opportunity to go to Canada for two weeks for an exchange project. The second week was mandatory and we had a fixed program, but we wanted to use the first week to see more of Canada. We stayed in the great city of Toronto for a week. A city where I could live too. Beautiful architecture, lots of nature, on the water, friendly people and also very good food. One evening we were in a real sports bar. TV screens everywhere and a menu that everyone would like. We ordered a bowl of Nachos with four different cheeses. Of course there was a great sauce. Today we are going to talk about this sauce! In this article, we’ll take a closer look at how to make Guacamole.
What is the definition of Guacamole
The meaning of Guacamole is:
”A dip sauce that is originally from Mexico. The sauce is Mexican dishes like tortillas or nachos and contains avocado, white onion, garlic, tomato, serrano peppers and cilantro”.
Guacamole
By nature I am not much of a sauce lover. This comes from not trying sauces in the past, because sour sauces are not my thing. Yet it is strange that when you are in another country, you want to try everything. You want the full experience and taste what the food really is like there instead of ordering the standard stuff. Now a bowl of nachos is not a culinary masterpiece, apart from the fact that if you really make it good, you make so many people happy. For me it was an experience to remember. A very large bowl full of nachos, 4 types of cheese, minced meat and also guacamole. So soft and what a taste. The memories make me hungry again.
The guacamole sauce is originally from Mexico. It is also popular in California. That’s because lawyers, the main ingredient, are very cheap there. When you guess to yourself how expensive a lawyer is, you will soon find out whether it can be used as a cheap side dish or actually a delicacy.
History of Guacamole
The history of Guacamole can be traced back to the history of the avocados. Without one you don’t have the other. Avocados were growing in Mexico 10,000 years ago. Especially in South Central Mexico. The first recipe for the sauce was described in a book by William Dampier in 1697. He was present during a meal preparation by locals. Presumably, the recipe for this sauce is much older, but there is no further proof of this.
The popular sauce has an impact on the sales of avocados worldwide. That’s how we see this in America during the annual Super Bowl. In addition, this increase in America is due to the abolition of an import ban! So it is a popular sauce, but how do you actually make it? We will now discuss this further.
Guacamole Recipe
This sauce recipe is easy. You need the follow ingredients: ripe avocados, white onion, tomato, serrano peppers and optional are cilantro, garlic and lime.
Few ingredients are needed for this recipe. That is why it is of the utmost importance that the quality of every ingredient is good. I have put cilantro, garlic and lime as optional. Not everyone likes the taste of cilantro. You can also make the recipe without it. For garlic it is a different discussion. One person thinks it belongs with this dip sauce, the other thinks it is not possible. So you can make the choice yourself whether or not you want to use it in it. The same goes for lime.
When selecting the avocados, it is important that you choose the ripe one. Then it is very simple. You need a mortar and pestle or a bowl and a fork. The first step is to chop the onion and serrano pepper. Then add it with some salt to the mortar. If you also want to use the cilantro, now is the time to add it. Mix everything together until you get a nice substance. This will take 2 to 3 minutes.
Then you add the avocados. You have to remove the seeds beforehand and you can even cut the avocado to pieces. Also use the pestle and grind everything together. If you want a slightly thicker suspension, you will not have to use the pestle for too long. When you are satisfied with the substance it is time to add the tomato, but first you need to cut these into small cubes. When you have made the small cubes you can add them. This time you don’t use the pestle, but the spoon to put everything together. If you don’t have a mortar and pestle at home, you can also use a bowl and a fork. The principle remains the same.
I really recommend you try this guacamole recipe! Do you like this recipe leave a comment below or leave a comment on my YouTube Channel! I will appreciate that too! If you have any tips or feedback? Let me know!
How to make Guacamole
Below you can find the summary of the steps:
- The first decision: bowl and fork or mortar and pestle. Make your choice!
- Chop the white onion and serrano pepper.
- Add the white onion, serrano pepper and salt to a bowl.
- Use the pestle or fork to mix everything together. You will get a nice substance after 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the seed and flesh from the avocado and add the avocado in pieces.
- Add the avocado to the bowl and mix everything together.
- When you reach the substance you like, you can start cutting the tomato into cubes.
- Add the tomato cubes in the bowl. Use a spoon to mix everything together!
- Enjoy your amazing sauce!
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Guacamole Ingredients
To make this amazing dip sauce you need a couple of ingredients. These ingredients are: ripe avocados, white onion, tomato, serrano peppers and optional are cilantro, garlic and lime. You can find the recipe below! Interested in cooking videos? Watch my YouTube Channel!
Guacamole
Equipment
- Bowl
- Fork
- Mortar and Pestle
Ingredients
- 3 Avocados (ripe_
- 2 Serrano peppers
- 1 White Onion
- 1 Tomato
- 3 grams Cilantro (optional)
- 2 cloves Garlic (optional)
- Half Lemon juice (optional)
- Salt
Instructions
- The first decision: bowl and fork or mortar and pestle. Make your choice what you want to use!
- Chop the white onion and serrano pepper.
- Add the white onion, serrano pepper and salt to a bowl.
- Use the pestle or fork to mix everything together. You will get a nice substance after 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the seed an flesh from the avocado and add the avocado in pieces.
- Add the avocado to the bowl and mix everything together.
- When you reach the substance you like, you can start cutting the tomato into cubes.
- Add the tomato cubes in the bowl. Use a spoon to mix everything together!
- Enjoy your amazing sauce!
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FAQ Guacamole
Below you can find the most frequently asked questions:
What is Guacamole?
A dip sauce that is originally from Mexico. The sauce is Mexican dishes like tortillas or nachos and contains avocado, white onion, garlic, tomato, serrano peppers and cilantro.
How long does it take to make?
The total recipe will take you 15 minutes.
Which ingredients do I need for this recipe?
The ingredients you need for this recipe are: ripe avocados, white onion, tomato, serrano peppers and optional are cilantro, garlic and lime.