Guacamole

It is believed that the first guacamole recipe was created by the Aztecs in what is now Mexico. The word "guacamole" comes from the Aztec word "ahuacamolli", which means "avocado sauce". The Aztecs used avocados, tomatoes, onions, and chili peppers to make their guacamole, and it quickly became a popular dish among the Aztec people.

When the Spanish conquistadors arrived in Mexico in the 16th century, they were introduced to guacamole and quickly fell in love with the dish. They brought guacamole back to Spain, where it quickly became a popular appetizer.

Today, guacamole is enjoyed by people all over the world. It is often served as a dip or condiment, and there are endless variations of the recipe. Whether you like your guacamole simple or loaded with ingredients, there is a recipe out there for you.

Advice

When making guacamole, start with the freshest ingredients you can find. Use ripe avocados, freshly squeezed lime juice, and freshly chopped cilantro. Use a mortar and pestle or a fork to mash the avocados until the desired consistency is achieved. Add in diced tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, and garlic, and mix to combine. For a more traditional guacamole, add salt and pepper to taste. If you want to add a little extra flavor, try adding finely chopped cilantro and a pinch of cumin. Enjoy your homemade guacamole with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, burritos, and other Mexican dishes.

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Recipes

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Green Pea Guacamole

  • salt
  • lime juice
  • lime
  • tortilla chip
  • lime zest
  • sunflower seed
  • sweet pea
  • cilantro
  • green onion
  • jalapeño
  • avocado
  • salt
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Guacamole

  • avocado
  • cipolle bianche
  • coriandolo
  • pomodori ramati
  • sale fino pizzico
  • succo di lime
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Best Guacamole Ever

  • tomato
  • serrano
  • lime juice
  • mexican crema
  • onion
  • cilantro
  • avocado
  • black pepper
  • salt
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Guacamole

  • serrano chilli
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • onion
  • avocado
  • lime juice
  • tomato
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Fried Guacamole

  • lime juice
  • salt
  • vegetable oil
  • cilantro
  • onion
  • jalapeño
  • seltzer
  • corn flour
  • baking powder
  • avocadoe
  • all purpose flour
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Guacamole

  • lime juice
  • serrano chile
  • cilantro
  • salt
  • garlic
  • avocado
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Summer Garden Guacamole.

  • cherry tomato
  • ear sweet corn
  • lime
  • leave jalapeño
  • peach
  • blueberry
  • pepita
  • cumin
  • basil
  • cilantro
  • sesame seed
  • avocado
  • goat cheese
  • cherry
  • basil
  • salt
  • salty tortilla chip
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Homemade Guacamole

  • sazua tequila
  • garlic
  • onion
  • cilantro
  • lime
  • avocado
  • avocado
  • plum tomato
  • salt
  • jalapeño
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Border Guacamole

  • lettuce
  • tomatoes drizzled
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • onion
  • olive oil
  • black pepper
  • onion
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • lemon juice
  • lime juice
  • jalapeno chile
  • lime juice
  • jalapeno chile
  • tomato
  • avocado
  • cilantro
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Border Guacamole

  • lettuce
  • tomatoes drizzled
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • onion
  • olive oil
  • black pepper
  • onion
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • lemon juice
  • lime juice
  • jalapeno chile
  • lime juice
  • jalapeno chile
  • tomato
  • avocado
  • cilantro
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Chorizo Guacamole

  • salt
  • lime
  • poblano chile pepper
  • link chorizo
  • chicharróne
  • onion
  • cilantro
  • avocado
  • jalapeño
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Perfect Guacamole

  • black peppercorn
  • jalapeño
  • cilantro
  • course salt
  • onion
  • lime juice
  • garlic
  • avocado
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Spicy Guacamole

  • black pepper
  • lime juice
  • jalapeño
  • tomato
  • red chili flake
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • avocado
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Guacamole

  • salt
  • jalapeño
  • onion
  • cumin
  • cilantro
  • pepper
  • tomato
  • avocado
  • lime juice
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Bacon Guacamole

  • tomato
  • cilantro
  • garlic powder
  • onion
  • paprika
  • avocado
  • smithfield bacon
  • lime juice
  • salt
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Guacamole

  • salt
  • tomato
  • cilantro
  • jalapeño
  • avocado
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Kale Guacamole

  • jalapeño
  • onion
  • cilantro
  • green kale
  • lime juice
  • salt
  • avocado
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Guacamole

  • lime juice
  • jalapeño
  • onion
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • cumin
  • avocado
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Pineapple Guacamole

  • lime juice
  • jalapeño
  • pineapple
  • onion
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • avocado
  • cumin
  • eatin corn tortilla chips garden
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Guacamole Recipe

  • tortilla chip
  • salt
  • serrano chile
  • cilantro
  • onion
  • lime juice
  • avocado
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Yuzu Guacamole with Seaweed "Doritos"

  • deep fry thermometer
  • salt
  • shichimi togarashi
  • shichimi togarashi
  • vegetable oil
  • garlic
  • green onion
  • green chile
  • shallot
  • palm heart
  • cornstarch
  • cilantro
  • yuzu juice
  • avocado
  • nori sheet
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Bacon Guacamole

  • jalapeño
  • onion
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • lime juice
  • avocado
  • sugar bacon
  • grain
  • plantain chip
  • bacon
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Italian Guacamole

  • lemon
  • jalapeño
  • tomato
  • onion
  • salt
  • basil
  • black pepper
  • garlic
  • avocado
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Best Guacamole

  • salt
  • jalapeño
  • onion
  • cilantro
  • coriander
  • lime juice
  • avocado

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
avocado
cilantro
onion
lime juice
jalapeño
garlic
lime
tomato
serrano chile
black pepper
cumin
tortilla chip
chipotle
olive oil
serrano pepper
canola oil
plum tomato
lemon juice
jalapeno chile
green onion
tomatillo
vegetable oil
pepita
chili powder
fresno chile
blue
ears corn
shallot
basil
lemon
bacon
corn
lime zest
leave jalapeño
oil
ears perfectly corn
pickled jalapeño
smoked paprika
mango
peach
lettuce
tomatoes drizzled
chive
pepper
shichimi togarashi
sunflower seed
sweet pea
cipolle bianche
coriandolo
pomodori ramati
sale fino pizzico
succo di lime
serrano
mexican crema
anaheim chile
serrano chilli
seltzer
corn flour
baking powder
avocadoe
all purpose flour
zest
feta
yellow plantain
pomegranate aril
chip
chili lime seasoning
pineapple ring
pickled green peppercorn
celery
orange
lime juice of
cherry tomato
ear sweet corn
blueberry
sesame seed
goat cheese
cherry
salty tortilla chip
sazua tequila
cotija cheese
pickled jalapeño juice
poblano chile pepper
link chorizo
chicharróne
water
white vinegar
oregano
black peppercorn
course salt
serrano chile pepper
red chili flake
smoked whitefish
mayonnaise
chipotles adobo sauce
garlic powder
paprika
smithfield bacon
green kale
pomegranate
entirely feta
almond
pineapple
eatin corn tortilla chips garden
deep fry thermometer
green chile
palm heart
cornstarch
yuzu juice
nori sheet
sugar bacon
grain
plantain chip
coriander
poblano pepper

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • serrano chile

Staple Ingredients

  • avocado 53%
  • salt 52%
  • cilantro 49%

Common Ingredients

  • onion 38%
  • lime juice 34%

Usual Ingredients

  • jalapeño 24%
  • garlic 20%
  • lime 16%
  • tomato 10%
  • serrano chile 9%
  • cumin 8%

Rarey Ingredients

  • tortilla chip 7%
  • chipotle 6%