‘Best Guacamole Ever’ Recipe

Just in time for Cinco De Mayo, here’s a true guacamole recipe handed down from generation to generation.

Preparation:  10 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 4 ripe, Fresh California Avocados, seeded and peeled
• 3 limes, juice only
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 medium white onion, chopped fine
• ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
• ½ tsp. salt
• 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• ⅛ tsp. cumin
• ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper
• Pinch sugar
• 1 serrano chile, chopped fine
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped

Serves 8 people.

Instructions:

1. Place avocados in a bowl and mash with a fork.
2. Immediately mix in remaining ingredients; serve immediately.

Serve with fresh tortilla chips.

– Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting.

*2010 California Avocado Best Guacamole Contest Best Tasting Category Winner, David Vaughan. **Recipe Provided By the California Avocado Commission from a consumer submission.