Guacamole Recipes: Classic Avocado Sauce, Side Dish And Other Interesting Options + Photos And Videos

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 12:53

Guacamole: bright, delicious and very healthy

All chefs use a variety of sauces to complement or emphasize the taste of their favorite dish. Taking into account the fact that most of the overseas fruits today can be easily purchased at the nearest supermarket, we suggest you learn how to prepare a bright, tasty and nutritious Mexican avocado sauce - guacamole. Check out our selection of step by step recipes.

Content

• 1 History of Mexican Avocado Sauce

  1.1 What is cooked and served with

• 2 Cooking guacamole at home: step by step recipes with photos

  • 2.1 Classic

  • 2.2 With tomatoes

    2.2.1 Video: how to cook guacamole with tomatoes

• 3 With bell pepper and parsley

• 4 Recipe from Jamie Oliver

  4.1 With ginger and lemon juice

• 5 With sour cream

  5.1 Video: how to make the simplest guacamole with sour cream

• 6 Lazy recipe from the forum
• 7 Video: how to quickly cook simple guacamole

History of Mexican Avocado Sauce

Many centuries ago, avocados were considered inedible. However, the brave princess of the Mayan tribe still dared to taste the fruit, for which she was rewarded with enlightenment, eternal youth, and also beautiful children. So says an ancient legend, the veracity of which only time knows. However, now this is no longer so important, because avocado has firmly entered many cuisines of the peoples of the world and does not cease to be one of the leaders in terms of benefits among many other fruits.

Who came up with the idea to cook wonderful guacamole from this wonderful fruit? The name of the sauce comes from the Aztec words "ahuacatl" (avocado) and "molli" (sauce), so there is an opinion that it was this Indian people who came up with a recipe that is still popular today. According to other written sources, the first information about guacamole is found in English and Spanish-language written records that date back to the beginning of the 20th century. Either way, the sauce has a history rooted in traditional Mexican cuisine.

What is cooked and served with

In addition to the main ingredient - avocado, the essential components of the simplest guacamole are lime (or lemon) juice and salt (ideally sea salt).

However, taking into account the fact that all recipes are subject to changes and additions on the part of cooks, you can find options with the addition of hot and / or bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic, herbs (most often cilantro), and various seasonings. Olive oil is a frequent ingredient in the dish, and mayonnaise is rarely found in recipes.

Do not be surprised that on culinary sites you can find recipes for exotic food with the addition of fruits, cheese, meat, fish and seafood. Everyone prepares this dish to their taste!

Traditionally, the sauce is served with Mexican corn tortillas - tortillas. In addition, guacamole is good with bread, plain or thin pita bread, croutons and any chips, with toasts.

Cooking guacamole at home: step by step recipes with photos

Classical

There is an opinion that the classic version of guacamole should be considered a sauce made only with avocado, lime juice and salt. However, this recipe can rather be called basic, since it is on its basis that all other varieties of this wonderful food are prepared. The simplest three-ingredient option is extremely rare. We bring to your attention a classic recipe that is used most often.

Ingredients:

• 3-4 avocados;
• 1 lime or lemon;
• 1 shallots;
• 1 chili pepper;
• 1 bunch of cilantro or parsley
• 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil;
• ground black pepper - to taste;
• coarse salt to taste.

Preparation:

1. Prepare all the food you need. Wash and dry the avocado and lemon. Rinse the greens under running water and shake gently.

   

   Prepare everything you need to make the sauce

2. Slice up the tropical fruit and remove the pits. This can be done with a small spoon. Another option is to gently stick a knife into the bone and turn it slightly to the side, separating the seed from the pulp.

   

   Cut up tropical fruits and remove seeds

3. Transfer the pulp to a clean dry container, chop until puree. Avocados can be mashed with a fork or spoon, a potato pusher, blender, or minced.

   

   Grind avocados with a fork, blender, or potato pusher

4. Finely chop the hot pepper pod peeled from seeds with a knife, add to the avocado puree.

   

   Add chopped chili to a bowl of avocado pulp

5. Peel the shallots, chop finely, transfer to a bowl of sauce. Red or white salad onions can be used instead of shallots. An ordinary onion vegetable has a rather pungent taste and aroma, so it is not recommended to use it for this sauce.

   

   Add chopped onion to the sauce

6. Pour fresh chopped herbs into a bowl.

   

   The next step is fresh parsley or cilantro

7. Squeeze lime juice or lemon halves directly into the bowl of avocado. These simple steps prevent oxidation of the avocado, which keeps the sauce rich in color.

   

   Lemon juice will help avocados retain their vibrant color

8. Pour in olive oil.

Pour in the olive oil

9. Stir the sauce thoroughly.

Mix all ingredients well

10. Transfer the guacamole to a clean bowl and serve with chips or bread.

Serve the sauce with nachos or other chips

With tomatoes

Guacamole with fresh tomatoes has a richer taste and attracts attention with its brightness from the very first minutes.

Bright and tasty guacamole with tomatoes and chili can be a great side dish

You will need:

• 1 avocado;
• 1 large tomato;
• 1 chili pepper;
• 1 onion;
• 1 lime;
• fresh cilantro;
• green onions;
• ground black pepper - to taste;
• salt to taste.

Preparation:

1. Cut the avocado. Use a knife to remove the bones. Spoon the fruit into a small bowl.

   

   Remove pits from avocado

2. Wash a large ripe tomato, dry it, cut into cubes and add to the avocado.

   

   Chop the tomato

3. Finely chop the peeled onion.

   

   Chop a white salad onion

4. Remove the seeds from the hot peppers and chop the chili with a knife.

   

   Chop the chili

5. Chop up a few sprigs of fresh cilantro.

   

   Chopped cilantro will give the sauce a special flavor

6. Add hot peppers and herbs to the avocado with tomatoes, thoroughly pour the resulting mass with lime juice.

   

   Squeeze lime juice

7. Stir the sauce thoroughly.

   

   Stir all ingredients

8. Serve with corn tortillas garnished with cilantro leaves.

Video: how to cook guacamole with tomatoes

With bell pepper and parsley

Thanks to the rich aroma of juicy bell peppers and fresh herbs, guacamole, prepared according to this recipe, makes you fall in love with it already in the process of preparation!

Ingredients:

• 3-4 avocados;
• 1-2 chili;
• 1 red bell pepper;
• 1 ripe tomato;
• 1-2 limes;
• 1 bunch of fresh parsley
• 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Preparation:

1. Stock up on the foods you need to make guacamole. Wash and dry them.

   

   Prepare food

2. Cut one large tomato into small cubes. In some recipes, tomatoes are chopped with a blender or meat grinder, however, the slices of vegetables in the sauce make it look more appetizing.

   

   Cut the tomato into small cubes

3. Cut the bell pepper peeled from the stalk and seeds into small squares.

   

   Grind the bell pepper

4. Chop one or two chili pods (also remove the seeds beforehand) very finely with a knife or pass through a press.

   

   Chop the chili pepper very finely

5. Chop a bunch of fresh parsley.

   

   Chop fresh herbs with a knife

6. Peel the avocado. Separate the flesh from the rind and place in a bowl.

   

   Prepare the avocado by placing the pulp in a bowl

7. Mash the avocado pulp into the puree using a fork.

   

   Mash the pulp with a fork

8. Pour 1-2 limes over the avocado.

   

   Squeeze lime juice into a bowl

9. Add to the sauce all previously prepared vegetables, herbs and a couple of tablespoons of olive oil

   

   Mix all the guacamole ingredients

10. Serve guacamole with pita bread or bread.

    

    This guacamole does not look like a sauce, but like a full-fledged salad.

Recipe from Jamie Oliver

Jamie Oliver, the world-famous culinary expert, also paid attention to the exotic sauce. Its cooking option can be found on the "delicious" pages of many nations of the world. The ingredients of the sauce are not much different from other options, but the "naked chef" suggests mashed avocado flesh with a blender, rather than kneading it by hand.

You will need the following ingredients:

• 2- ripe avocados;
• 5-6 cherry tomatoes;
• 1-2 limes;
• 2 stalks of green onions;
• 1 small chili
• a few sprigs of fresh cilantro;
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and black pepper to taste.

Preparation:

1. Place a few sprigs of fresh cilantro, a couple of spring onion stalks, and a small chili pod (seeded) in the bowl of a blender or food processor. Grind food using the medium speed of the appliance.

   

   Chop cilantro, green onions and chili

2. Remove the seeds from the avocado. Jamie Oliver suggests doing this by removing the petiole of the fruit and pressing firmly on it so that the pulp slides out of the shell. However, it should be noted that this option is only suitable for very ripe fruits. If the avocado is hard, you can simply cut it in half, remove the pits with a spoon or knife, and then separate the flesh from the rind in a more familiar way.

   

   The next step is to peel and seed the avocado

3. Transfer the avocado and cherry tomatoes to the bowl of a blender, stir again at low speed.

   

   Mix herbs, avocado and cherry tomatoes

4. Add lime juice and olive oil to the mixture.

   

   Pour in lime juice

5. Season the guacamole with salt and black pepper to taste, stir again, transfer to a clean container and serve. Oliver suggests serving guacamole with tortillas, lightly grilled beforehand, and with fresh vegetables.

   

   Help yourself to your health!

With ginger and lemon juice

This version of the sauce conquers not only with its piquant taste, but also with its unique aroma. However, it should be borne in mind that a large amount of ginger can ruin the dish.

You will need:

• 2 avocados;
• 1 tomato;
• 1/2 bell pepper;
• 1/2 large white onion
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• a slice of fresh ginger;
• ground black pepper;
• salt;
• tortillas.

Preparation:

1. Peel and seed the avocado, transfer to a mortar and knead.

   

   Mash the avocado until puree

2. Cut half the bell pepper without seeds into squares, the tomato and half the onion into cubes. Grate a piece of fresh ginger on a fine grater, chop with a knife or pass through a press. Transfer the prepared ingredients to the avocado puree mortar.

   

   Place all ingredients in the avocado pulp mortar

3. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon or lime into the sauce, add black pepper and salt. Stir the guacamole well.

   

   Mix all the guacamole ingredients

4. Cut tortillas into segments and dry lightly in a dry skillet or oven.

   

   Cut the tortillas and dry them in the oven or in a dry skillet

5. Transfer the guacamole and ginger to a clean bowl, garnish with a sprig of fresh herbs and serve with dried corn tortillas.

   

   Guacamole with ginger is amazingly aromatic!

With sour cream

As mentioned above, in some guacamole recipes, you can find an ingredient such as mayonnaise. We invite you to get acquainted with a more useful and original recipe for guacamole with sour cream.

Video: how to make the simplest guacamole with sour cream

Despite the numerous options for serving guacamole, the dish is still traditional in combination with chips. Corn tortillas can be easily purchased in modern supermarkets. However, what if this is not possible? No problem! You can replace the nachos with chips made from thin pita bread or regular potato chips.

Lazy recipe from the forum

Video: how to quickly cook simple guacamole

In modern cooking, there are many dishes with mysterious, and sometimes rather strange, at first glance, names, but you should not be afraid of them. Thanks to the development of recipes from different nations of the world, we get a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the taste of tens and hundreds of wonderful dishes, many of which become our favorites. And guacamole is a prime example of this. Do you like to cook Mexican sauce? Share your secrets with us. Bon Appetit!