Description
This vibrant guacamole recipe delivers a velvety and crisp texture, combining ripe Hass avocados with fresh lime juice, aromatic onions, serrano peppers, cilantro, and juicy Roma tomatoes. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s a perfect, refreshing appetizer or side for Mexican dishes or any snack craving.
Ingredients
Scale
Avocado Base
- 3 Large Ripe Hass Avocados (approx. 450g edible portion)
- 1 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
- 0.5 tsp Coarse Sea Salt
Vegetables & Herbs
- 0.5 cup White Onion, finely diced (approx. 75g)
- 0.5 cup Fresh Cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 Serrano Peppers, minced and seeded
- 2 Roma Tomatoes, seeded and diced (approx. 100g)
Instructions
- Prep the Aromatics: Combine the finely diced white onion, minced serrano peppers, and coarse sea salt in a mixing bowl. The salt helps to draw out moisture and essential oils from the aromatics, enhancing their flavor.
- Create the Flavor Base: Using the back of a spoon, mash the onion and peppers against the side of the bowl until a fragrant, wet paste forms. This step builds the spicy and savory foundation for the guacamole.
- Prepare the Avocados: Halve the ripe Hass avocados, remove the pits, and scoop out the flesh into the bowl with the aromatic paste. For added nutrients and flavor, scrape some of the dark green flesh close to the skin.
- Add the Acid: Drizzle fresh lime juice directly over the avocado halves in the bowl, coating them fully to keep the guacamole bright and to prevent browning.
- Coarse Mash: Using a masher or fork, break up the avocados and mix with the aromatics until mostly smooth but with some small, marble-sized chunks for texture.
- Fold in Herbs: Gently fold in the chopped fresh cilantro. Folding rather than stirring helps prevent the cilantro from bruising and discoloring.
- Incorporate Tomatoes: Carefully stir in the diced Roma tomatoes until they are evenly distributed throughout the guacamole, adding freshness and a pop of color.
- Final Seasoning Check: Taste a small spoonful of the guacamole and add a pinch more salt if needed to make the flavors pop and feel bright. Mix well before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe Haas avocados for the best creamy texture and flavor.
- Removing seeds from serrano peppers reduces heat slightly while maintaining flavor.
- Scraping the dark green flesh near avocado skins adds extra nutrients and color.
- Adjust salt and lime juice to taste depending on avocado ripeness and personal preference.
- For a smoother guacamole, mash more thoroughly; for chunkier, mash lightly.
- Serve immediately or cover tightly with plastic wrap pressed against the surface to slow browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: guacamole, avocado dip, Mexican dip, easy guacamole, fresh guacamole, healthy appetizer
