How To Make Guacamole (Acclaimed Chef Recipe, Method, Backstory)

ripe avocados

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: frozen avocado

Avocado oil is healthier for cooking, while frozen avocado is budget-friendly.

lime juice

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice is a more affordable alternative.

cilantro

💰Cheaper: parsley

Parsley can be used as a budget-friendly herb substitute.

Cut the avocados in half and remove the pit using a knife.

Scoop out the avocado flesh into a bowl using a cooling rack technique.

Cut the Serrano chilies in half and slice them into small pieces.

Chop the red onion into small squares and add to the bowl.

Add the cilantro stems to the bowl, avoiding the leaves to prevent over-chopping.

Add a generous amount of salt to the mixture.

Squeeze lime juice over the ingredients in the bowl.

Mix the ingredients together, keeping it chunky.

Add more lime juice if desired and top with additional Serrano slices.

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