It is the perfect summer outdoorsy type snack. A few people with culinary skills gave me a crash course in how to make a tasty guacamole.
I used the Perfect Guacamole recipe. One thing I discovered is you need to adjust any guacamole recipe to taste. Obviously vegetables come in all different sizes. The first time I made it too bland. The second time it had too much lime juice.
First I had to learn the proper way to cut an avocado. Make sure you select one that is soft. You will need to be able to mash it with a fork. If it’s solid, it is too overripe. You will need to wait a few days.
First cut around the pit on the avocado in a complete circle…
Then twist off the top…
You should be able to stab the pit with the knife and pull it right out.
Scoop the “meat” of the avocado out and put in a bowl. Then mash it with a fork. Add the rest of the ingredients (red onion, Serrano chiles, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper). Add the sliced tomato right before you are ready to serve it. I added tomato to it right away the first two times I made it. This previous time I added it right before I served it and I noticed a difference.
There you go! A tasty and delicious appetizer to eat on your backyard patio! Serve with tortilla chips.
