Monday, October 22, 2012

Recipe for Vegan Guacamole

By Alejandro Mole


Fresh vegan guacamole is particularly simple to prepare. It is well-liked wherever avocados are grown. Avocados have been cultivated in Mexico and Central America for centuries; the word avocado comes from the ancient Aztec word "ahuacatl." Even though guacamole dip is accessible at most markets, the ease of preparation tends to make it a shame to not delight in homemade vegan guacamole. Avocados are generally accessible year round, but are most abundant in the spring once they are in season in California. Guacamole itself if truly already a vegan food as it doesn't include any animal products. So you may use the majority of the recipes on this site as a vegan guacamole recipes, only several involve things like cheese or mayo. But due to the fact you are here :) this really is a special one just for you.

Vegan Guacamole Ingredients

TWO cloves of fresh garlic, diced, One QUARTER of a small red onion, chopped, One medium sized tomato, diced (Roma tomatoes work nicely because they have plenty of flesh compared to pulp and seeds.), One HALF of one jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, One EIGHTH of a teaspoon of salt, Juice from One HALF of one lime, TWO ripe avocados

Directions

Dice and chop the garlic, onion, tomato and pepper first and set them aside. The avocado will oxidize and turn brown upon exposure to air and so need to be processed last.

Then, squeeze the juice from one half of a lime and set the juice aside.

Probably the most vital ingredient of the recipe is the avocado. It must be soft, but not squishy. Tree-ripened fruits are greatest, but hard to locate unless you reside close to an orchard. Avocados are typically picked and shipped to non-local markets while the fruit is still tough and unripe. They ripen quickly if stored inside a paper bag. Cut the avocados in half lengthwise, around the huge seed; they must be very easy to cut. The inside of the avocado should be a creamy yellowish green. Following cutting, scoop out the round seed with a spoon and scoop the avocado out of the leathery skin.

The avocados should be soft enough to mash with a fork. Pour the lime juice over them and mash them up. The lime juice will stop the avocado from oxidizing and turning a brownish color and will also add a brilliant flavor. Do not be afraid to leave tiny chunks of fruit intact - this can just add texture to the dip. As soon as the guacamole is mashed, add in the other ingredients to your taste.




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