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Chunky Molcajete Guacamolemexican
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Chunky Molcajete Guacamole

Hand-mashed Hass avocados with garlic, jalapeño, white onion, tomato, lime juice and cilantro, left chunky.

12minutes
4Servings
easyDifficulty
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Execution guide

Method

Read the full method before starting. Cooking times are guides; check texture and doneness as you cook.

Shows the steps one at a time, with a timer for each timed step.

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Set up your tools

Sharp knife and board

Before the heat goes on

Measure, cut, and arrange every ingredient in order of use. Read the full method and keep finishing ingredients separate.

  1. 01

    Preparation

    5 minutes

    Finely dice the onion, seed and dice the tomatoes, seed and mince the jalapeño and chop the cilantro.

    Success cue

    Everything is cut small and even.

  2. 02

    Paste

    3 minutes

    Crush half of the onion with the garlic, jalapeño and salt in a mortar until a coarse paste forms.

    Success cue

    The paste is moist and fragrant.

  3. 03

    Mashing

    2 minutes

    Add the avocado flesh and the lime juice and mash coarsely with a fork, leaving chunks.

    Success cue

    Creamy with visible chunks.

    Watch out

    Do not use a blender; it turns the avocado into a smooth paste.

  4. 04

    Folding

    1 minute

    Gently fold in the rest of the onion, the tomatoes and the cilantro.

    Success cue

    The tomatoes and herbs are spread evenly.

  5. 05

    Serve

    1 minute

    Taste, adjust the salt and lime and serve right away.

    Success cue

    The guacamole is bright green.

Cooking tips

Extra tip

Crushing the alliums with salt first releases their sweet juices to season the avocado evenly.

  • • Use Hass avocados that yield slightly to gentle thumb pressure
  • • Never blend in a food processor

Estimated nutrition per serving

Calculated estimate per serving from the listed quantities. Product choice and retained cooking fat affect the result; this is not a laboratory analysis.

Calories
≈ 220
Protein
3.2g
Carbs
15.3g
Fat
18.5g
Calculation source and assumptions

USDA Standard Reference

Values use USDA data and linked product labels, adjusted for edible quantities and base servings. Brands, ingredient varieties, and cooking methods can change the result.

Potential allergens

Check ingredient labels

Compound ingredients vary by product; check labels and possible cross-contact.

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