WHOLLY GUACAMOLE

In time for summer outdoor eats Chipotle Restaurants shares its avocado based recipe for Guacamole sauce.

For you aliens, who have just arrived here’s a definition of guacamole:

Guacamole is an avocado-based dip or salad first created by the Aztecs in what is now Mexico. In addition to its use in modern Mexican cuisine it has also become part of American cuisine as a dip, condiment and salad ingredient.

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL GUACAMOLE RECIPE

Ingredients:
• 2 ripe Haas avocados
• 2 tsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
• 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
• 1/2 jalapeño, including seeds (finely chopped)
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt

Directions:

1. Choose the right avocado. It should feel squishy yet firm (like the palm of your hand), and be a nice dark green color on the inside.

2. Cut the avocado in half and the remove the pit (carefully!)

3. Scoop the avocados and place in a medium bowl.

4. Toss and coat with lime juice.

5. Add the salt and using a fork or potato masher, mash until a smooth consistency is achieved.

6. Fold in the remaining ingredients and mix well.

7. Taste the guacamole (over and over) and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Source: Chipotle Mexican Grill, a 1,700 location chain of Mexican style restaurants operating in USA, UK, Canada, Germany and France.  It is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.  www.chipotle.com