4 Ingredient Guacamole
This is my everyday guac that always gets rave reviews
Equipment
- 1 large glass mixing bowl
- 1 mallet
Ingredients
- 1 avocado cut in half, pit removed
- 1/4 onion chopped
- 1/2 lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl add the above four ingredients and blend using a mallet. Taste. Adjust seasoning by adding a bit more salt or lime. Place complete guac in a bowl with a side of tortilla chips for dipping. I typically multiply this recipe times 4 if I am serving as an appetizer.
Notes
Katie's Tips:
*One thing I love about cooking is that, like so many things in life, it is a mix between an art and a science. This is one of those recipes that's hard for me to type out, because variables such as the juice from the lime, the softness of the avocado, the potency of the salt, the acidity from the onion all affect the outcome. As you begin to make guacamole and learn to taste as you go, you will understand that it can easily be adjusted. Just taste the finished product with a chip and add a little more salt or a little more lime until you get your preferred taste.
*I typically do 4 avocados, one onion, 2 limes, and salt for a group size guacamole.
*Remember you can always add more salt and lime, but you can't take away, so add cautiously at first and add more as needed.
*Feeling crazy? Add a pop of flavor, like pomegranate seeds or small diced pineapple for added color, sweetness, and texture. My favorite Mexican restaurant in Chicago does this and it's heavenly.