Guacamole (basic)

Ingredients

• • 3 avocados, halved, seeded and peeled

  • 1 lime, juiced

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne

  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Directions

• 1. In a large bowl place the scooped avocado pulp and lime juice, toss to coat.

  2. Drain, and reserve the lime juice, after all of the avocados have been coated.

  3. Using a potato masher add the salt, cumin, and cayenne and mash.

  4. Then, fold in the cilantro, and garlic.

  5. Add 1 tablespoon of the reserved lime juice.

  6. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour and then serve.

Sources Alton Brown

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/guacamole-recipe.htm