Guacamole - traditional
Avocados date back to the Mayan area. Legend has it that the first avocado was eaten by a Mayan princess around 291 B.C. Avocados are rich in vitamin A and potassium.
2 ripe avocados, cut in half, pits removed
1 tbsp lime juice
3 green onions, minced
1 tomato, chopped into small pieces, seeds removed
1 large garlic clove, mince & mashed into a paste
3 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves
1 tsp chilli powder or cumin
salt & pepper to taste
Scoop avocado pulp into medium bowl. Mash with a fork, leaving the mixture chunky. Stir in lime juice. Blend in the remaining ingredients. Serve at once.
TIP: If you need to store the guacamole, put the pit back into the middle of the bowl & squeeze additional lime juice on the surface. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator. If a dark layer forms on top, skim off & discard.
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