The Guacamole Recipes That Can Make Your Life Great Again (2024)

FAQs

What can I fix with guacamole? ›

Sprinkle with salt and lime (or lemon) juice. The acid in the lime juice will provide some balance to the richness of the avocado and will help delay the avocados from turning brown.

Add about a half-inch of water to the top of the guacamole. Make sure the water covers the whole surface of the batch. Put the lid or covering on the container, and store in the fridge for two to three days. When you're ready to enjoy your guac, gently pour off the water and stir before serving.

One of the issues you often find in store-bought guacamole is that it lacks sufficient salt, so you can embellish it with a pinch of flavored salt. Make salt blends yourself by mixing salt and different ingredients, such as onion powder or dried cilantro, or purchase it at the store while picking up the guacamole.

This treat is usually served with chips at local Mexican or Tex-Mex restaurants, such as Moe's or Chipotle, but is also a popular ingredient on tacos, nachos, burritos, quesadillas, and more.

I like the flavor better with lemon juice, but lime works too. If you're out of fresh lemons or limes, try using bottled lime or lemon juice. Although, freshly squeezed juice is definitely the best! Salt: Salt enhances the flavors and brings it all together.

Most people know that the citric acid in lime juice helps avocados to keep their color, but even better is the enzyme found in sour cream. It not only adds a nice creamy texture and flavor, but it will keep the guac looking fresh and green for several days.

The verdict: Contrary to popular belief, adding the avocado pit to guacamole does not prevent oxidation.

The main goal is to prevent oxygen from touching the avocado's flesh. Plastic wrap is a practical, albeit not foolproof way to slow down the natural course of fruit aging. The trick is to make sure the plastic wrap is sealed flush with the flesh.

How do you doctor up guacamole? ›

Often an additional pop of citrus is all guac needs to come alive and taste better. If you still aren't happy with the taste, you can rely on mix-ins to jazz it up. Try adding cilantro, salsa, a diced jalapeno or serrano pepper, feta cheese, or a few dashes of hot sauce.

Little did I know that adding chopped pickled jalapeños to guacamole is the best—I've never looked back. Not only do pickled jalapeños add spice (but in a mellow way), they are brined in vinegar and salt, which highlights the other flavors in the guacamole. I also add a splash of the jalapeño pickle brine.

Based on my experience, Chipotle's guacamole flavor comes from the lime juice, red onion, and salt. These are the key flavors that stick out immediately with every bite. As I mentioned, there is more red onion in this guacamole recipe than most, which is unique to Chipotle.

Tortilla Chips.

The classic! Make sure your chips are sturdy enough to stand up to those yummy chunks. I like scoop-style chips. Make it a spread and also serve Salsa Roja and even tasty Shrimp Ceviche!