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Classic Guacamole with a Kick
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons chopped onion
- ½ teaspoon minced Serrano chile, or more, to taste
- 1½ teaspoons finely chopped cilantro leaves
- Salt to taste
- 1 small vine-ripened tomato
- 1 ripe Hass avocado
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl or a Mexican molcajete, thoroughly mash 1 tablespoon of the chopped onion with the minced Serrano chile, ½ teaspoon of chopped cilantro, and ½ teaspoon of salt to create a flavorful paste.
- Cut the tomato in half horizontally, squeeze out the juice and seeds, and discard. Chop the remaining pulp and add it to the bowl with the paste.
- Halve the avocado lengthwise, twist to separate, and remove the pit. Slice the flesh of both avocado halves lengthwise and then crosswise to create a grid pattern. Scoop the diced avocado into the bowl using a spoon.
- Add the remaining chopped onion and cilantro to the mixture. Gently fold all the ingredients together, taking care not to over-mash the avocado. Season with additional minced chile and salt to taste.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips for dipping.