The Best Authentic Guacamole

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Slice the tomatoes in half and throw away the seeds. Dice the tomatoes and place them in a small bowl.

The Best Authentic Guacamole

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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium avocados about 1 pound total weight
  • 2 small tomatoes ripe but firm to touch
  • 1 small red onion
  • 1 bunch cilantro leaves only
  • 1 Key lime juiced (should equal 1 Tablespoon of juice)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce such as Tabasco, optional

Instructions
 

  • 1.Slice the tomatoes in half and throw away the seeds. Dice the tomatoes and place them in a small bowl.
  • 2.Finely chop cilantro leaves. Add about 3 Tablespoons to the small bowl of diced tomatoes.
  • 3.Dice the onion. Combine with tomatoes and cilantro.
  • 4.Split avocados and remove the pits. While still in its shell, slice the avocado's flesh left to right then top to bottom. Use a butter knife and try not to cut through the skin. Using a spoon, scoop the flesh from its shell.
  • 5.Place avocado in a medium-sized mixing bowl along with 1 cup of the tomato, onion and cilantro mixture. Add kosher salt, lime juice and other optional ingredients.
  • 6.If making chunky guacamole, gently fold ingredients together with a spatula. If the avocado is still firm, you may need to smash it with a fork to achieve a creamy consistency.
  • 7.Enjoy!

Notes

Adapted from delishably.com