Cookbook:Guacamole Dip
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Guacamole Dip is a spicy Mexican dip made from blended avocado and cream, and seasonings like onions, peppers, garlic and cilantro (coriander). It is the perfect companion for corn chips, totopos or potato chips.
[edit] Ingredients
The ingredients and quantities of this recipe are approximate, and they depend on the desired consistency and "picor"
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup of cream or sour cream or yoghurt
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 regular onion, cut in large pieces
- 4 cilantro stems with leaves
- 1 serrano pepper (optional)
- Milk to thin the dip, as needed
- Salt to taste
[edit] Procedure
Put the garlic, onion pieces, cilantro and serrano pepper into a blender. Pulse for a few seconds, don't over do it. Halve the avocado and scoop the flesh into the bowl. Add the cream and pulse the blender for a few seconds. Taste the mixture and add salt or more seasonings as desired. Pulse the blender a little bit more. If the mixture is too thick, add a tablespoon of milk and pulse the blender. It can be served immediately or stored by covering the mixture with plastic wrap.
