Guacamole is widely recognized as one of the most iconic Mexican recipes and can be traced back hundreds of years. Beloved across the globe, it finds its home on many tables and takes many shapes and forms. With smashed avocados as the base and oftentimes mixed with tomatoes, lime, coriander and salt; it is the perfect accompaniment for tacos, quesadillas, and the humble corn chip. 

My name is Breda Fenn. I’m a recipe developer and food creative from Sydney. I adore food from around the world and I’m passionate about bringing flavors from around the globe into my home for my family to enjoy. 

Australians love tacos and often devote at least one day a week on the family dinner plan to this meal. We are learning a bit more about traditional Mexican food, but we are very used to making tacos here with a packet mix. Guacamole seems to be one thing that home cooks are finding more confidence in making from scratch when avocados are in season and plentiful. 

In my family, we love a good hit of spice, so this recipe includes jalapeños.

You can make guacamole with a food processor or by chopping and mixing by hand, but I find that using a mortar and pestle allows me to develop the flavor slowly and create the texture I like with a greater degree of control. You can also use the mortar as a serving dish for the guacamole. This looks great and saves you doing extra dishes!

Spicy Guacamole Recipe

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Category

Dip

Servings

1

Prep Time

10 minutes

The perfect guacamole for any party, get-together, or Mexican dinner!

Author:

Breda Fenn

Ingredients

• 2 ripe avocados

• 1 jalapeno pepper, roughly chopped (seeds optional to add more spice)

• 1 handful fresh coriander

• 1 lime

• Salt

• KROK Mortar and Pestle

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Directions

1. Put the chopped jalapeno and coriander in the mortar with a pinch of salt. Use the pestle to crush them into a rough paste.

   

2. Add the juice of half of the lime and mix with the pestle.

   

3. Add the avocados and gentle mash down to your desired consistency.

   

4. Mix until well combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking by adding more lime or more salt.

   

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Recipe Note

Guacamole is so versatile. Try adding your own twists to the recipe. You could add cumin or garlic; tomatoes or onions. Try adjusting the seasoning by playing with the amounts of lime, coriander, and jalapeno.

You can use guacamole however you like. Tacos are just one way. You could use it as a sandwich spread or as a dip with chips or crusty bread. A popular breakfast dish in cafes in Australia is smashed avocado which is basically a guacamole-type mix on top of toasted sourdough and sometimes served with toppings like poached eggs, fresh tomatoes, and feta cheese.

It is best eaten fresh, but you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days.