Guacamole -

Guacamole

Good as a dip, sauce, topping or side dish, this Mexican speciality is made of mashed avocados, lemon or lime juice and various seasonings. Serve guacamole with crudités, poppadums or tortilla chips. It is especially delicious with fresh prawns, peel them but leave the tails on so they are easier to hold and dip.

Ingredients

2 ripe avocados
Juice of 1 lemon or 2 limes
1 small tomato, finely chopped
1 small green pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
1 shallot, peeled and finely chopped
Handful of chopped fresh coriander
Dash of Tabasco sauce (or pinch of chilli powder)

Method

Mash the avocados roughly with a fork and add the lemon or lime juice. Mix in the rest of the ingredients to create a smooth but textured consistency. Season the guacamole to taste with the Tabasco sauce (or chilli powder) - bear in mind that this dip should be fairly hot but not fiery.

To store before serving, cover tightly and closely and refrigerate to prevent the avocado flesh from discolouring.

Related food category:

• Soup and Starter