Guacamole

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
  • 5 Hass avocados
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/3 cup diced Roma tomato, (optional)
  • 1/4 cup (approximstely 4)thinly sliced scallions
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp Tabasco sauce, (optional)or 1 Tbs. seeded and minced jalapeño
  • Salt, as needed
  • Freshly ground black pepper, as needed

Preparation

Step 1

Soak the red onion in cold water for 5 minutes to take out the "bite."

Cut the avocados in half and carefully remove the pits. Cut the avocado into large cubes and scoop from the skin with a kitchen spoon. Place the avocado chunks in a large mixing bowl and mash with a fork.

Drain the chopped onion.

Add the lime juice, tomato (if using), scallions, red onion and cilantro, and adjust seasoning with the Tabasco sauce, salt and pepper.

Refrigerate the guacamole in a tightly covered storage container. It is best to make guacamole the same day it is to be served.

Seafood Guacamole:
Add ½ pound (about ½ cup) of chopped, cooked shrimp. Dress with additional lime juice and chopped cilantro.