Guacamole is one of the most delicious dips in the entire world. Not only can it be found in restaurants across the globe, but this Mexican staple is often made at home as well. If you’ve never made a homemade guacamole recipe and would like to start, here’s something you need to remember that will ensure you get good results.
The Most Important Part
We could sit here and talk about the different seasonings you can add (such as salt and pepper), or the various vegetables to add (such as onions and tomatoes). But we’d like to talk about something more important: the avocado itself.
Timing Is Everything
If you get the avocado part right, the rest will just fall into place. The key is to making sure that it’s the exact perfect level of ripeness when you start. It can’t be too solid because then you won’t be able to mash it up properly. It also can’t be too soft because then it’ll be rotten in certain places and it won’t taste good.
Texture Control
But you’re still not out of the woods. It’s also crucial that you exercise complete control over the texture. Some people like guacamole that’s insanely smooth with no clumps at all. We personally like it when it’s a little bit more chunky, but you won’t be able to achieve that if you mash it to oblivion. Indeed, you must be very conscious of how much you’re mashing it throughout the process. Make sure to mash it lightly enough to retain its chunkiness while also preserving the smoothness.
