Holy Guac-amolcajete!
Chunky Avocado, Lime, and Red Onion Guacamole Crushed by Hand
15 minutes
Serves 4
SideMexicanVeganVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-freeShellfish-freeSoy-free
Herb's take
Guacamole de Molcajete is Mexican simplicity at its most craveable: hand-crushing ripe avocado with a heavy stone yields a texture no fork can match. This classic side lets you flex your arm and your flavor muscles, learning why minimal ingredients shine when handled the old-school way.
Equipment needed
- Molcajete or sturdy mortar and pestle
Ingredients
Yield
4
Instructions
- 01Cut the avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop the flesh into a molcajete or a large bowl.
- 02Add the kosher salt and mash the avocado roughly, leaving some chunks for texture.
- 03Squeeze in the juice of one lime and stir gently to combine.
- 04Add the finely minced red onion, chopped cilantro, and minced serrano chile.
- 05Fold everything together just until combined, do not overmix.
- 06Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime if desired.
- 07Serve immediately with totopos or tortilla chips.
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