RECIPE: Taco Shop Guacamole / Guacamole Taquero
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Avocados are expensive and traditional guacamole might be an appetizer I forgo at a dinner party if I’d rather spend the money elsewhere. According to this Business Insider article, “avocado prices have rocketed in recent years by up to 129%, with the average national price of a single Hass avocado reaching $2.10 in 2019, almost doubling in just one year.” This is all bad news - until one figures out how to stretch the creamy avocado goodness.
This recipe is how taquerias stretch their guacamole taste on a tomatillo budget. It’s easy, fun and a sure way to impress your dinner guests. If you prefer something a bit spicier, add serrano chiles or more jalapenos. Want the sauce a little thinner? Great - add a dash of water to the blender. Note on the cilantro: Mexican cooks keep the stems when cooking with cilantro. It adds an interesting texture.
Ingredients:
1 avocado, pit removed, cubed
4-6 medium tomatillos, quartered
1 jalapeno, stem removed, halved
1/4 white onion
1 clove of garlic, peeled
juice of 1/2 a lime
salt to taste
10 sprigs of cilantro
Method:
Put all the ingredients in the blender. Blend until smooth, thinning and stirring as necessary.
Serve with cooked tacos, totopos, or fresh veggies.