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Guacamole Version 4.0

Avocado, mixed with all the usual suspects, for a mighty tasty guacamole!

Morsels of Life - Guacamole Version 4.0 - Avocado, mixed with all the usual suspects, for a mighty tasty guacamole!

Over the past few Mondays, we've gone through 4 interpretations of guacamole. We've used recipes inspired by Alton Brown, Emeril Lagasse, Ina Garten, and Tyler Florence. (Can you guess who inspired which recipe?) I've adjusted all the recipes for just one avocado, but you can easily scale up and use more if you'd like. (For this recipe, the images show the amount for two avocados.)

To me, guacamole only has a few rules. 1 - Use ripe avocados. Avocados don't ripen on the tree, but you'll know an avocado is ripe when it yields to gentle pressure. 2 - Don't puree the guacamole. A bit controversial, but I've never had a good guacamole puree. Each part is expected to mix with the others, but as in life, some boundaries should be maintained.

Here we are, at Guacamole, Version 4.0 - with a guacamole that's got all the materials of the previous guacamoles, as well as cumin, something not used in any other guacamole in this series. Although cumin seeds are small, they can certainly pack a lot of flavor. But, cumin likely made its way into international cuisines due not just to its flavor, but also its health benefits. Traditionally, cumin was used to aid digestion, likely by stimulating pancreatic enzymes needed for proper digestion and nutrient assimilation. Cumin may also have anti-carcinogenic properties because of its potent free radical scavenging ability as well as its ability to enhance the liver's detoxification enzymes.

Now that you've tried all four guacamoles (1, 2, 3, 4) can you guess who inspired which one? Which is your favorite?


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Avocado, mixed with all the usual suspects, for a mighty tasty guacamole!

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Yield: 4 servings

Materials:

Mass Weight Volume Number Material Notes
1 avocado
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
1/4 onion
1 small tomato
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon 1 clove garlic, minced


Methods:

Morsels of Life - Guacamole Version 4.0 Step 1 - Gather all materials. 1. Gather all materials.
Morsels of Life - Guacamole Version 4.0 Step 2 - Cut avocados in half, removing the pit and skin, then cut into chunks. Combine with remaining materials and mix to desired consistency. 2. Cut avocados in half, removing the pit and skin, then cut into chunks. Combine with remaining materials and mix to desired consistency.

8 comments:

  1. Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley KitchenMarch 04, 2013

    Oh Monday's would not be the same without your yummy recipes! I love love love guacamole! Thanks for sharing at Show Me Your Plaid Monday's!

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  2. I'm sure you'll like this one too! It was def my favorite of the 4. :)

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  3. This version of guacamole looks really good. I love a chunky dip like this. I need to look at your other versions.

    I think I could make a meal of this!

    Thanks for linking up to the In and Out of the Kitchen link party!

    Cynthia at http://FeedingBig.com

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  4. This is one of my favorite versions of guac, and we've definitely made a meal of it - although not always intentionally! :)

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  5. I was just telling my husband that I had to find a good guacamole recipe! Thanks so much for linking up with "Try a New Recipe Tuesday!" I can't wait to see what you'll share this week. :-) :-)

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  6. Hope you like this one! It's our favorite. Thanks for stopping by. :)

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  7. I saw Rick Bayless speak at a local library a couple of years ago and he's got a great theory for guacamole ideas. Use what's in season. He's got some really great recipes. Have you ever tried him as a source? I'm sure he's stirring up some guac with pomegranates right now. :)

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  8. That's a great idea! Pom guac sounds interesting too. :)

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