This is the best guacamole I have ever eaten! It has the perfect texture, not too mushy and not too chunky, and a wonderfully balanced combination of flavors. Ripe avocados are lightly mashed and mixed with fresh lime juice, jalapeño, white onion, tomatoes, and cilantro.
I have tried an absurd number of guacamoles, both out at restaurants (I always order it) and homemade versions using different combinations of ingredients.
Everyone seems to have their own way of making it, but I believe the best guacamole is one that’s kept in the classic flavor profile.
The richness of the avocado should be the star of this classic dip, balanced by fresh and bright lime juice, and accented by bits of onion, cilantro, tomato, and jalapeño.
No cumin, peas, strawberries, or other weird things, please. LOL. Yes, I have actually seen these ingredients in guacamole.
But even more important than the ingredients might be how the avocados are mashed. I’ve seen recipes where the avocado is pureed, which to me is a travesty.
Having bits and chunks of creamy avocado gives the guacamole a fantastic texture, and also aligns it better with the bits of vegetables that are mixed in.
Most people prefer to use sweet white onion in their guacamole recipe. Red or yellow onion tends to give the guacamole too strong of a garlic flavor.
What kind of tomatoes are best?
I like vine-ripened tomatoes the most, with roma tomatoes as a second choice. No matter what tomato you choose, make sure to push the seeds out with your finger or a spoon, so you don’t water down the recipe. Because of that, I stay away from little tomatoes like grape tomatoes because pushing the seeds out becomes too tedious.
Tips for the Best Results
Do not overmash the avocado – The texture matters just as much as the ingredients when it comes to making the best homemade guacamole. You can’t “unmash” the avocado once it’s done, and keep in mind that mixing in the ingredients will break down the texture.
Use the freshest ingredients – Because this is an uncooked recipe, and ingredients start to lose their flavor as they age, it’s really important to use fresh and vibrant ingredients to make the best guacamole recipe.
Have the lime juice ready to prevent browning – The acid of the lime juice is how to keep guacamole fresh and prevent the avocados from browning, so have the lime juice squeezed before all of the other ingredients so you can add it right away.
The Guacamole ingredients you’ll need are:
- ripe avocados
- white onion
- jalapeno
- tomato
- cilantro
- fresh limes
- salt
They’re all very simple ingredients. If they’re truly fresh, that’s enough. No secret ingredient or twists are necessary here.
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