Guacamole

During the summer, I try to make as many cold things as possible because it feels like adding insult to injury to consume piping hot food in 102 degree weather. One of my favorite cold things to make is guacamole, which is so easy and well worth the minimal effort.

Here's what you'll need:

3 ripe haas avocados
1 medium shallot, diced
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeno, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. salt



You'll want to get fresh cilantro if at all possible. The Irishman returned from Publix with the tubed stuff and since I was already craving guacamole in a big way, I went ahead and used it; however, the fresh stuff is really much better.

After you dice and prep your shallot, garlic and jalapeno, cut your avocado in half and remove the pit. While holding the half, go ahead and slice it up.



Now, just take a spoon and scoop out your diced pieces.



Once you've got all three avocadoes diced and in your bowl...



...add in your lime juice right away to keep the avocado from browning because nobody wants to eat brown guacamole.



Add in your jalapeno, shallot and garlic...



...and cilantro (whatever form it might take)...




...and finally the salt.



Now, just lightly mash the avocado while incorporating all of the ingredients and eat (tortilla chip optional).



Usually, I'll make a big batch and we'll eat burritos and nachos for a couple of days because in my opinion, all Mexican food is better with sour cream and guacamole. So tasty!