perfect guacamole
Yesterday I had one of those blogging “cringe” moments.
While making guacamole to go with my salmon fajitas, I decided to peek back at the “perfect guacamole” recipe that I posted back when I began my site. My tried-and-true recipe was still there, but the photo for my favorite guacamole was far less than “perfect”. It sadly was out of focus, shot in the evening with terrible indoor lighting, and I apparently had all of these weird spiky chips sticking out of the guac. (Any of you bloggers relate looking back at your beginning photos?!?)
It definitely seemed like time for a reshoot. While these new photos still may not be perfect, I’m happy to say that I totally still stand by the recipe. It is totally my version of perfect guacamole! To each his own with guac, but I love this one because it is simple and allows the flavor of the avocadoes to really shine through, with just subtle hints of fresh cilantro, lime, red onion, jalapeno. Reminds me a lot of the guacamole from Chipotle that I adore. So fresh and delicious!
What is your idea of perfect guacamole?
The perfect guacamole made fresh and simple! Ingredients Method Mash together avocados, jalapeno, onion, lime juice, cilantro, salt, cumin with a fork until well-mixed. (If adding tomatoes, stir them in at the very end.) Serve immediately, or cover the bowl with plastic wrap (so that the plastic is literally touching the entire top layer of the guacamole) and refrigerate.
Our perfect guacamole has lots of lime, garlic, fresh cilantro, grilled corn and tomatoes. We use about 4 Avocados. Mmmmmmm….serve with corn chips or on a burger. Can’t beat it.
Made this tonight for our New Year’s Eve gathering. It is delicious. Perfect is the right word for it.
I have found if you put the seed of one avocado in the guacamole’ your guacamole wont turn brown
It works!
*face plant*
I. Heart. Guac. And this guac looks fantastical!!
My perfect guacamole is simply avocados, chopped garlic, sometimes red onion, lime juice, and salt to taste.
I still look at my photos and cringe like that all the time :) This sounds delicious, I love simple, classic guacamole!
I have soooo many photos to reshoot, even right now I have so many that are not great. It’s such a learning process for me, but I’m working on it. This guac looks lovely, and I love a good guacamole
I don’t have a perfect version just because I don’t eat it, but my husband loves it! I’ll bookmark this for the next time he’s in the mood for some guacamole. :)
My perfect guacamole has a lot of lime juice! This looks delicious!
Absolutely nothing better than homemade guacamole!!
Thanks for the great recipe! My husband and I really enjoyed it!
You dont need to add cumin to the gaucamole
Excellent recipe. I also add some cream cheese. This makes it smoother and adds bulk, so you end up with more guacamole without having to add avocados.
WOW! That looks so delish!
dumb question: I have toyed with making guacamole a few times, once very unsuccessful because the avacodo was hard. Do you have a type on determining which avacados to pick at the grocery or market?
Basically you can feel it. I’ve learned that if you pull out the stem and the core is darker, then it could be too ripe.
When you make this -how long before you serve can you make it? I am gathering closer to consumption is always preferred but when taking to a party….can you make the morning of -of say an evening party?
Guac is one of my favorite foods! We just bought a ton of avocados and I will be eating them in guacamole form :) great recipe!
Gorgeous… I love guacamole. I will definitely have to give this a try!
My husband says he also once had the perfect guacamole recipe, starring a tomatillo as well. We are both guac lovers from way back, too, though I don’t often make it at home — we’d both just inhale it! Too bad avos are on sale at our local market, too…
I started eating guacamole on toast because of this recipe: http://www.nigella.com/recipe/recipe_detail.aspx?rid=124.
I usually add a red onion and some tomatoes (without pulp) as well. And a lot of fresh ground black pepper. When I have arugula lying in my fridge I use it too (on top of the guacamole). It’s the best way to start the day and so fast, when using a processor. When I make guacamole for non-breakfast purposes, i’ll add garlic too! But next time I’ll definitely try it your way!
By the way, I saw you featured on Elise’s blog and became an immediate fan, love the food and your lovely pictures!
This is really similar to the guac we make. I love LIMEY guacamole!
One time in Austin, I had tableside guac. and they squeezed an orange into it in addition to the lime- OMG what a nice, different and fresh twist. I tried it again at home- just as good!!
I’m always eating avocados, and guacamole is a favorite. I usually make it when I whip up a batch of salsa in my food processor. After the salsa, and leaving a little in the processor, I add the avocados and any extras, and have a great quick guacamole. Sometimes I use a big mortar/pestle guacamole bowl I received for Christmas a few years back too.