Sep 16, 2009

Wholly Guacamole Day :o)

Not really, today is National Guacamole Day, and we love the wholly kind :o)

Of Aztec origin, guacamole was originally made by mashing ripe avocados, with a molcajete (mortar and pestle) and adding tomatoes and salt. After the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors, guacamole became popular in Spain. The name guacamole comes from an Aztec dialect via Nahuatl āhuacamolli, from āhuacatl (="avocado") + molli (="sauce"). In Spanish it is pronounced [ɣʷakaˈmole], in American English /ˌɡwɑːkəˈmoʊliː/, and in British English sometimes /ˌɡwækəˈmoʊliː/.

Ingredients: Ripe avocados, tomatoes, onions, lime or lemon juice, and salt are common to most recipes. Lime juice is added for flavor, and to slow the enzyme causing browning. Other common ingredients include cilantro (coriander), black pepper, jalapenos, garlic, etc. What is not to like :o)


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For a simple recipe, see below:


GUACAMOLE DIP

2 avocados, peeled
1/3 cup onion, chopped
1/2 jalapeno chile pepper, chopped fine
1 medium tomato, peeled and quartered
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 1/4 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup sour cream

Prepare all ingredients. Place the avocados, onions, jalepeno, tomato, and lime juice in a food processor and process on pulse till blended. Add sugar and sour cream and mix well. Place pit from avocado back into bowl to prevent browning.

If you want a chunkier guacamole, mash the avocado by hand with a fork, then add the other ingredients.

Serving Size: 4

5 comments:

  1. So I guess I'm having Mexican for lunch!!

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  2. I love it when avocados are on sale and I can make my own, but Wholly Guacamole is pretty good, too. The box comes with two packets in plastic, and you can freeze them. One packet is just about perfect for two people. Good stuff! Happy Guacamole Day!

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  3. I saw a big bin of Avocados this morning at Walmarts. I like the Guacamole in Burritos. Helen

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  4. Happy Guacamole day!

    be well...

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