GUACAMOLE 
3 large ripe avocadoes
1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 small jalapeno (fresh not canned) finely chopped (i prefer two!)
1 clove finely minced garlic
1/4 cup finely chopped yellow or sweet vidalia onion
1tblb olive oil.
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
ripe roma tomato- is optional- and in many areas of mexico is never included in guacamole

Contrary to popular belief, guacamole DOES NOT have sour cream or Miracle Whip in it, unless you're from Iowa or Minnesota.

Preferably in a molcajete (A Mexican stone mortar and pestle) grind the onion and minced garlic, followed by the jalapeno, then adding the cilantro, following with the lime juice. Grind well. When pestled, add the meat of 3 ripe avocados. Using the pestle grind the ingredients together until coarse and chunky. Add the olive oil, salt and pepper, then grind until blended. Guacamole should be thick and chunky.

Immediately with white corn tortilla chips. If you make ahead of time, place one of the seeds in the middle of the guacamole and store in an air-tight container.

Guacamole will turn brown very quickly once exposed to air.

Submitted by: Gary K

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Guacamole
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 Deborah says:
Absolutely fab! I loved this recipe, for years I've been making guacamole with sour cream but this is 100 times better, thanks for the delicious recipe!
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 Dana (Minnesota) says:
I'm from MN and I've never even heard of making guacamole with sour cream or Miracle Whip!
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 Reeny (California) says:
Born and raised in Southern California, and I use sour cream in my guac all the time... and for the record, I learned it from another California girl. Also, the acid in lemon/lime juice is what keeps the avocado fresh, when the avocado flesh touches air, it oxidizes, making the flesh turn brown quickly. Lemon/lime juice helps slow down the oxidation process. The only part that will "stay fresh" when using the seed is the part that doesn't touch air.
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 Lauriann (Illinois) says:
I semi-randomly chose this guacamole recipe to make for a theater cast party last year and was immediately "required" to make it for the cast parties for every production going forward. Pretty much everyone who tries it claims its the best guacamole they've ever had. Thanks!!!
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 Raw B (Ontario) says:
Keep the pit in the dip, and cover with cling wrap to prevent browning. I also added a little diced ginger, and a teaspoon of brown sugar.
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 Cheryl (Utah) says:
This is the best guacamole I have ever tasted. I followed the recipe exactly but I'm not much of a chopper so I put it all in my big Ninja. Perfect!
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 Parliamint (Mississippi) says:
Guacamole w/ANY kind of mayo or Miracle Whip is just flat out disgusting!! The hubs & I went to Mexican restaurant where they had the nerve to serve that sh*t-that's the first & last time we'll eat there. This recipe sounds legit!
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 Sally (Texas) says:
It's not a bad thing that guacamole turns brown. You can't really help that. Just stir it, and it will be green again. I keep the pit of one avacado in the dip to keep it from turning brown so quickly.

I add tomatoes to my dip, but folks, don't add the watery part of the tomato or you will have a watery guac dip.
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 Ruby says:
If you place the pit in the center of the guacamole when finished, it does not darken.
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 Lauriann (Missouri) says:
I've become known as the guacamole girl in our community theater group because they beg me to bring this guacamole to every cast party I attend. It's fantastic!! I'll admit I do put all of the ingredients EXCEPT the avocados into a food processor instead of grinding by hand, though. I mash the avocados by hand using a pastry blender, then stir in the remaining ingredients from the processor.
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 RLP (Colorado) says:
Simply add some fresh lime juice to this, or any guacamole recipe, and it will not turn brown.
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 Robert clark (California) says:
Gary, thank you thank you! No one in their right mind puts either sour cream or mayo in guac! The only additions I include is a tablespoon of golden habanero Iguana sauce, and a shot of anemone tequila. Not only does the sauce add a little heat, but the tequila helps with the browning.
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 Julie Cloud (United States) says:
This is exactly the same ingredients I use to make my guacamole. I don't grind anything down but finely mince the garlic (fresh, not jarred) and small dice everything else. I scoop out the seeds from the jalapenos because my family doesn't eat real spicy foods. We like the tomatoes in it but I also scoop out the seeds from them before I dice them, so my guacamole doesn't get runny. When going to any gathering, some one always requests that I bring this. Also the authentic recipe should be made with limes, not lemons.

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