Chef John's Classic Guacamole

Prep Time::20 mins

Total Time::20 mins

Servings::12

Yield::12 servings

Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

2 tablespoons minced fresh serrano chili

½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided

¼ cup finely diced white onion

½ teaspoon kosher salt for grinding vegetables, plus more to taste

4 large Hass avocados

1 cup diced ripe tomatoes, drained (Optional)

1 lime, juiced, or more to taste

Directions

Place minced peppers, 1/4 cup of the chopped cilantro, and the diced onions on a cutting board. Chop them together into very small pieces. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Using the flat side of the knife blade, smear the mixture to work it into a paste, and chop again to achieve as fine a texture as possible.

Stem, halve, and pit the avocados. Scoop out flesh and place in a bowl. Add 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, onion and serrano mixture, salt, and fresh lime juice. Mash with a potato masher to desired texture (smooth or chunky), 5 or 6 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. If not serving immediately, cover and refrigerate.

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