Guacamole

• 1 u Tomato (ripe but firm, seeded (optional)) (optional)
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• 0.5 u Onion (white, very finely chopped)
• Salt (to taste)
• 1 u Green Chilli (serrano or jalapeño, finely chopped)
• 1 handful Coriander (fresh, chopped)
• 3 u Avocado (ripe)
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice (from about 1 lime)
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Instructions

1. 1

   Pound a little of the onion, half the chilli, half the coriander and a pinch of salt in a mortar (or mash them in a bowl with a fork) into a moist paste. This spreads their flavour through the whole guacamole.

   3 min

2. 2

   Halve the avocados, remove the stones and scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Add it to the mortar and mash, leaving small chunks.

   3 min

3. 3

   Stir in the rest of the onion, chilli and coriander, the diced tomato if using, and the lime juice. Mix gently.

   2 min

4. 4

   Taste and adjust the salt, lime or chilli: it should taste fresh with a sharp edge. Serve at once with tortilla chips or alongside tacos and grilled meat.