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Mexican 10 min Easy
Guacamole with Chips
Creamy mashed avocado with lime, onion and chilli.
Origin & Story
Guacamole traces back to the Aztecs, who mashed avocados into 'ahuacamolli'. It remains Mexico's most famous dip, celebrated for its fresh, buttery simplicity.
Main Spices & Their Role
Chilli
Fresh jalapeno or serrano for bright heat.
Cumin
An optional pinch for earthy depth.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1/2 onion, minced
- 1 chilli, minced
- 1 tomato, diced
- Lime juice
- Coriander
- Salt
- Tortilla chips to serve
Method
- 01
Scoop the avocado flesh into a bowl.
- 02
Mash to your preferred texture with a fork.
- 03
Stir in onion, chilli, tomato and coriander.
- 04
Season with lime juice and salt.
- 05
Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
Veg & Vegan Alternatives
Vegetarian
This dish is already vegetarian.
Vegan
Already vegetarian and vegan — cook in oil (not ghee/butter) to keep it fully plant-based.