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How to make best ever Guacamole (homemade recipe)

Serves 10 $0.56 est. / serving

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How to make best ever Guacamole (homemade recipe)
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YOUR TIME IN THE KITCHEN

Make something good.

  1. 01

    Finely dice onion and mince garlic cloves.

  2. 02

    Remove cilantro leaves from stem, and chop. Transfer to bowl.

  3. 03

    Squeeze juice from lemon or lime and pour it over the veggies.

  4. 04

    Here comes the most important part. Pay attention as you want to get a kick out of it but you don't want your fingers get burned by this spicy pepper. Cover the cutting board with the plastic wrap, put on a disposable glove and now you are ready for the jalapeno heat. Halve and remove stem and seeds from jalapeño. Place skin side up and dice finely.

  5. 05

    Add jalapeño to all ingredients.

  6. 06

    Get rid of the plastic wraps and glove.

  7. 07

    Slice tomatoes into small cubes.

  8. 08

    Halve and CAREFULLY remove avocado pits. Use a knife to cut into the pit, twist and remove.

  9. 09

    Here is another tip for you how to keep your fingers clean and get perfect avocado cubes.

  10. 10

    Make vertical and horizontal cuts in the avocado flesh and then scoop it from skin.

  11. 11

    Transfer it into the bowl.

  12. 12

    Season with salt.

  13. 13

    Mix all ingredients together.

  14. 14

    Taste and add more salt and lemon or lime juice to taste if desired.

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  • Onion

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  • Garlic

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  • Salt

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