How To Make Guacamole In A Molcajete
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How To Make Guacamole In A Molcajete
Description
How To Make Guacamole In A Molcajete uses three ripe avocados combined with chopped onion, jalapeño, and cilantro that are ground into a paste with salt and lime juice in a molcajete before mixing in the avocado flesh. This preparation method blends the flavors thoroughly while preserving a slightly chunky texture that is characteristic of guacamole. The lime juice brightens the dip and helps keep the avocado from browning quickly.
This guacamole features the natural creaminess of avocado enhanced by the mild heat from jalapeño, fresh onion sharpness, and herbaceous notes of cilantro. The molcajete stone grinding gives a rustic, slightly coarse mouthfeel compared to pureed versions. Salt and additional lime juice are added to taste, providing balance and ensuring the flavors meld well.
Serve immediately for best freshness. It complements tortilla chips, tacos, grilled meats, or can be used as a side to various dishes. Leftovers should be stored airtight in the refrigerator to maintain color and flavor, ideally consumed within a day or two.
Keep the molcajete and pestle dry before use and use a wooden or silicone spatula to mix avocado into the paste for easy handling.Adjust salt and lime juice after combining avocado to suit your taste.Store any leftover guacamole in an airtight container with a layer of plastic wrap pressed onto the surface to help slow browning.
Ingredients
- 3 avocado
- 2 tablespoons onion
- 1 teaspoon jalapeño
- 1 tablespoon cilantro
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1-2 lime
Instructions
- Start by chopping up 1/4 onion, 1/2 jalapeno, and 10 sprigs of cilantro.
- Add 2 tablespoons chopped onion, 1 teaspoon chopped jalapeno, and 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro to the molcajete along with 3/4 teaspoon salt and the juice of 1 lime. Grind into a paste using the pestle.
- Add the flesh of three ripe avocados to the mixture and combine well.
- Take a taste for seasoning. I added another pinch of salt and another squeeze of lime to this batch.
- Serve immediately and store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
- Reserve some onion, jalapeno, and cilantro after chopping; add more after tasting to adjust the flavor.
- Use approximately 1/4 teaspoon salt per each avocado for balanced seasoning.
- Serve guacamole immediately for best texture and color, or store airtight in the fridge for short-term use.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8(2-3 cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 124kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 224mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 380mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 124IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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