Guacamole Recipe

Name: Hugo's Mexican Kitchens Guacamole Recipe
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 count ripe avocados; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp ground black pepper; 0.25 cups red onion, finely chopped; 1 count jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; 0.5 count ripe tomato, seeded and diced; 0.25 tsp ground cumin (optional); 1 tsp hot sauce (optional); 1 to taste extra lime wedges (for serving)

Inspired by Hugo's Mexican Kitchen

Time20m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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Guacamole

3 count ripe avocados

2 tbsp Fresh lime juice

1 tsp kosher salt

1 tsp ground black pepper

1/4 cups red onion, finely chopped

1 count jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped

2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped

1/2 count ripe tomato, seeded and diced

1/4 tsp ground cumin (optional)

1 tsp hot sauce (optional)

1 to taste extra lime wedges (for serving)

Method

Guacamole

Prepare ingredients

Halve the avocados lengthwise, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a medium bowl. Finely chop the red onion, seed and finely chop the jalapeño (leave seeds in for more heat), chop the cilantro, and dice and seed the tomato to avoid excess liquid.

Mash avocados

Using a fork or potato masher, mash the avocado to your preferred texture — slightly chunky for traditional guacamole or smoother if desired. Leave some small chunks for texture.

Add seasonings and mix

Immediately add the lime juice and kosher salt to the mashed avocado and mix to combine (the acid helps slow browning). Add black pepper, chopped red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and diced tomato. Stir gently until evenly distributed.

Adjust seasoning

Taste and adjust seasoning: add more salt, lime juice, or jalapeño for heat. If using, stir in ground cumin and hot sauce sparingly and taste again.

Rest and serve

Let the guacamole sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with a little extra cilantro and lime wedges. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or use as desired. To store, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to minimize air contact and refrigerate up to 1 day.