Great guacamole recipe for serving as a dip for chips, table crackers, and vegetables. Gourmet guacamole is great as a side dish to mexican shellfish, chicken and fish entrees.
Ingredients -
4 Ripe Avocados, chilled and mashed with a potato masher
4 tablespoons Mayonnaise, chilled
1 small 2" Sweet Onion, chopped
4 cloves Garlic, minced
3 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, cut finely
1 Chile de Arbol, dried and finely crushed
1 teaspoon Cumin
1/2 teaspoon Coarse Salt
1/2 teaspoon White or Black Pepper
Preparation:
1. Fold all ingredients in medium serving bowl.
2. Chill one hour so flavors combine.
Variations and Recipe Ideas:
Garnish with cilantro or parsley, and olive slices.
Cooking Tip
Storing Guacamole
If you aren't serving guacamole immediately, fold in a tablespoon of lime juice to avoid discoloration, and place plastic wrap over guacamole and press it against surface to keep air from reaching the guacamole.
