Chicagoist: Guaca-A-Mol-AY!!

Greedo

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:36:26 -0600

Try adding a little chili powder too. Gives it a little extra...Also, adding some diced cucumber makes it wicked tasty.

Seanfeld

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:56:45 -0600

If you are lazy and live on the Northside you can pick up some guacamole at local grocer Harvestime Foods. I think it is pretty good and I love their wings. Here is their recipe, pretty much the same thing. http://harvestimefoods.com/view/recipes

Benjy Lipsman

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:51:57 -0600

spook, thanks! Now added to the ingredients list...

Chuck Sudo

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:49:45 -0600

I like to use lemon juice in my guacamole for a warmer, more rounded citrus note. And if you want to cut the heat of the serranos, remove the seeds. that's where the most heat is found.

spookhatespuppies

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:16:13 -0600

@matty: Sounds like an awesome idea, thanks! @benjy: You forgot the lime juice in the list of ingredients. And I like to scrape out the avocados and coat them in lime juice first, before anything else gets melded in, so they get the full benefit of the non-browning power of citrus.

Chris F

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:13:58 -0600

That "pits keep it from turning brown" thing is a myth- the lime juice will do that on it's own. I prefer a little bit of cumin in there, and leave out the tomatoes- or better yet, use them to make some salsa to go alongside.

mike_thoms

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:25:21 -0600

thanks

Benjy Lipsman

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:22:14 -0600

This recipe is for a party sized bowl -- we're taking it to a party w/ 30-40 people but there will be lots of other food. Were it a lone appetizer for 3-4 people, we'd use 2 avocados and scale everything down accordingly.

mike_thoms

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:55:12 -0600

how many does this serve, roughly?

matty

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 09:12:29 -0600

Fry the serranos or chipotle chiles in a frying pan until aromatic to give it a roasted, smokey flavor. Otherwise this is exactly how I make my Guacamole (was this a Bayless recipe?) and it is very delicious. Also if a guac purist says that this is too much ingredients hand him an avocado and some salt and tell him to go to town.

xlprq

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 09:03:48 -0600

"especially when our Bears are in it this year." Uh, did you copy and paste last year's entry?