Fresh & Flavorful Guacamole: Your Homemade Mexican Dip
Avocado Delight: Easy Guacamole Recipe for Everyone
Discover the vibrant flavors of Mexico with this easy-to-make guacamole! Made with perfectly ripe avocados, this versatile sauce is a delightful dip for chips, a topping for tacos, or a spread for sandwiches. Today, we’ll elevate it by serving it on crispy nurungji (Korean rice crackers) for a unique and delicious canapé. Get ready to impress your taste buds!
Guacamole Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- 12 cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 small onion
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 Tbsp lime juice
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by preparing the star of your guacamole: the avocado. Choose an avocado that yields slightly to gentle pressure, indicating it’s perfectly ripe. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice the avocado in half lengthwise around the pit. Gently twist the halves to separate them. To remove the pit, you can carefully tap it with your knife and twist, or scoop it out with a spoon.
Step 2
Once the pit is removed, scoop the creamy avocado flesh out of the skin and place it into a mixing bowl. Using a fork or a potato masher, gently mash the avocado. Aim for a slightly chunky texture rather than a completely smooth paste, as this adds a delightful mouthfeel to your guacamole.
Step 3
Next, prepare the fresh vegetables. Wash the cherry tomatoes thoroughly and pat them dry. Finely dice the tomatoes into small pieces, about 0.5 cm in size. While you can blanch and peel them for a smoother texture, today we’re keeping it simple and using them skin-on. Just dice them up and add them to your bowl.
Step 4
Finely dice the quarter of an onion. If you find raw onion too pungent, a great tip is to soak the diced onion in cold water for about 5 minutes. This process helps to mellow out its sharp, biting flavor. After soaking, drain the onion thoroughly to remove excess water before adding it to the guacamole.
Step 5
Now, season the mashed avocado with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add the diced onion and cherry tomatoes to the bowl. Gently fold everything together until well combined. Since there was no lemon available, lime juice was used for a touch of bright acidity, which perfectly complements the rich avocado.
Step 6
Your delicious homemade guacamole is ready! Let’s create some delightful nurungji canapés. Simply spread a generous dollop of your freshly made guacamole onto crispy nurungji (Korean scorched rice crackers). It’s that easy! Enjoy this incredibly simple yet impressive appetizer or snack, featuring the delightful crunch of nurungji and the creamy, fresh taste of guacamole.
