Guacamole Sauce Recipe: How to Make It, What to Eat It With?
Guacamole, one of the first recipes that comes to mind when you think of avocado, has earned a solid place in world cuisines as a fresh and healthy sauce. So, let’s learn where this delicious sauce comes from, how it is made and what goes well with it:
Mexican Dip: Guacamole🌵
Guacamole is an avocado sauce that originates from Mexican cuisine. With a history dating back to the Aztec period, this sauce takes its name from the Nahuatl words “ahuacatl” (avocado) and “molli” (sauce). Traditional guacamole is prepared by mashing ripe avocados and blending them with lime juice, salt and various spices.
Nowadays, different flavors are created by adding ingredients such as tomatoes, cilantro, parsley, onion and garlic to recipes. Whether or not tomatoes are included in a guacamole recipe is a controversial issue. If you want to add tomatoes, you can use them by removing their seeds. I will share the most classic recipe with you.
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Guacamole Recipe: What to eat with?
There are many different ways you can enjoy guacamole:
Tortilla Chips: The most classic accompaniment to guacamole is tortilla chips.
Tacos and Burritos: You can add guacamole sauce to tacos and burritos, wraps.
Grilled Meat and Chicken: You can choose it as a side dish with meat and chicken.
Meatballs: It can be consumed with red meat, chicken or even vegetable meatballs.
Fish: Guacamole sauce goes very well with salmon or tuna.
Vegetables: You can create a healthy snack with vegetables such as sliced carrots, cucumbers, radishes or celery.
Breakfast: You can get a nutritious and delicious breakfast alternative by spreading guacamole on toast or with a boiled egg on the side. It is a sauce that goes very well with just crackers.
Guacamole Dip Recipe
Ingredients you will need for a delicious guacamole dip recipe:
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- ½ lime or lemon juice
- ½ onion (small)
- 1-2 clove garlic
- 4-5 sprigs of parsley
- 1 small pepper (preferably jalapeño))
- 1 small tomato (seedless, optional)
- 1 pinch salt
How to make:
1.Step: Finely chop the onion, garlic, pepper and parsley.
2.Step: Sprinkle salt on them and mix by crushing with a knife.
3.Step: Cut the avocado in half lengthwise. Remove the pit by inserting a knife into the pit and twisting it. Remove the pit from the skin with a spoon. Mash the inside with a fork in a bowl until it becomes a puree. (It does not need to be a smooth puree. Leaving a slightly lumpy consistency will add texture to the sauce.)
4.Step: Add the lime juice or lemon juice to the mashed avocado without waiting. This step not only adds flavor but also prevents the avocado from browning.
5.Step: Add the vegetables to the avocado and mix.
Your guacamole dip is ready, serve without waiting too long. Enjoy!🌵
Guacamole Dip Recipe: How to Store?
Guacamole is easy to make, but storing the sauce requires some care. Because avocado contents quickly oxidize and darken when exposed to air. Here are some tips to help your guacamole sauce stay fresh and bright green:
1. Cover it with stretch film
Place the guacamole sauce you have prepared in a storage container and cover it with plastic wrap so that it touches the surface of the sauce directly. This method minimizes contact with air and prevents browning.
2. Add Lime or Lemon Juice
Adding plenty of lime or lemon juice to guacamole slows down oxidation. You can also pour a thin layer of lime juice or just water over the sauce during storage. Since avocado is high in oil, the water will remain on the surface without mixing. Just pour the water off before using.
3. Use Airtight Containers
Choose an airtight container to store the sauce. Be careful not to leave any air space at the top of the container when it is full. If you have vacuum-sealed containers, storing your guacamole sauce in a vacuum can prevent oxidation.
4. Store in Cold
Guacamole is best stored in the refrigerator. When stored properly, the sauce will usually stay fresh for 1-2 days. However, if you notice any discoloration on the surface, you can carefully scrape it off and discard it.
Guacamole Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 avocado
- ½ lime or lemon
- ½ onion (small)
- 1-2 clove garlic
- 4-5 sprigs parsley
- 1 small pepper (preferably jalapeño)
- 1 small tomato (seedless, optional)
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Finely chop the onion, garlic, pepper and parsley.
- Sprinkle salt on them and mix by crushing with a knife.
- Cut the avocado in half lengthwise. Remove the pit by inserting a knife into the pit and twisting it. Remove the pit from the skin with a spoon. Mash the inside with a fork in a bowl until it becomes a puree. (It does not need to be a smooth puree. Leaving a slightly lumpy consistency will add texture to the sauce.)
- Add the lime juice or lemon juice to the mashed avocado without waiting. This step not only adds flavor but also prevents the avocado from browning.
- Add the vegetables to the avocado and mix.