Guacamole — traditional preparation and technique

Ingredients

• 3 ripe avocados, Hass variety, halved, stone removed
• ½ large white onion, finely minced
• 2 serrano chillies, minced
• ½ jalapeño, seeded, minced
• 15ml fresh coriander, chopped
• 15ml fresh lime juice
• 2ml sea salt
• 1ml Tellicherry black pepper
• Pinch cumin powder

Method

1. 1
   Scoop avocado flesh into bowl, reserving one stone.
2. 2
   Using fork, gently mash avocado until chunky-smooth texture remains; do not over-work.
3. 3
   Fold in minced onion, serrano, jalapeño, and coriander; season with lime juice, salt, pepper, and cumin.
4. 4
   Place reserved avocado stone in centre of guacamole to prevent browning; cover with cling film directly on surface.
5. 5
   Serve immediately with warm tortilla chips and lime wedges.