How to Make Delicious Guacamole Dip (Base Recipe + 3 Flavors)

Name: How to Make Delicious Guacamole Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 large ripe avocados (or 4 medium avocados); 2 ripe tomatoes (chopped--I like to use Romas); ½ red onion (chopped); 1 red chili pepper (seeded and chopped); 1 clove garlic (minced); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lemon (juiced); salt (to taste); 1 handful fresh cilantro leaves (chopped); Guacamole base; 1 teaspoon Mexican seasoning (or taco seasoning); Valentina sauce (hot sauce) (to taste); ¼ cup cheddar cheese (shredded); 1 red chili pepper (cut into thin slices); 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves (chopped); tortilla chips (to serve); Guacamole Base; 2-4 quail eggs (cooked, peeled and quartered); 6 prawns (peeled and cooked--one per person); fresh cilantro (to garnish); Guacamole base; 1 cup passion fruit pulp; 3 tablespoons sugar; ½ cup mango (chopped into small cubes); fresh cilantro (to garnish)

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Who doesn't love guacamole? This rich, creamy, slightly spicy dip is a staple of Mexican style cooking. Whether you're scooping it up by the chip-full or dolloping portions into a taco, your party just wouldn't be the same without it.

If you are looking to make it at home (the best way if you ask me), follow this simple, step-by-step guide on how to make delicious guacamole dip from scratch, including a base recipe plus 3 extra fully-loaded versions!

Basic guacamole in white bowl with chili pepper and cilantro on top.

There's a number of good store brand guacamole and red and green salsa options out there, but where's the fun in just buying it? Anything homemade is likely to taste at least ten times better, so trade in that jarred stuff for an avocado!

Serve it up at your Superbowl party, Cinco de Mayo celebration, Taco Tuesday or whenever the mood strikes.

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Guacamole Ingredients
Guacamole Base Directions
Variation 1 - Spicy Tex Mex
Variation 2 - Protein Packed
Variation 3 - Sweet With Heat
Serving Suggestions
Storage
How to Make Guacamole Last Longer
🥑Guacamole FAQs
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📋Recipe

Guacamole Ingredients

For the Guacamole Base:

2 large ripe avocados (or 4 medium avocados)
2 ripe tomatoes, chopped - I like to use Roma tomatoes.
½ red onion, chopped
1 fresh red chili pepper, seeded and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon, juiced - or to taste
1 handful of fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
salt, to taste
tortilla chips, to serve

One of the great things about guacamole is how easy it is to dress up however you like it, so there's nothing to fear when exploring your options. Adjusting the levels of spice, trying different types of citrus fruit juices, and plenty more ways can really make this recipe your own.

After making the base, you can serve it as is or make it fully-loaded by adding one of the 3 following variations:

Tex Mex: (Make it spicy!)

Guacamole base
1 teaspoon Mexican seasoning (or taco seasoning)
Valentina sauce (or preferred hot sauce)
¼ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 red chili pepper, cut into thin slices
1 tablespoon cilantro leaves, chopped

Quail Eggs & Prawns: (Pack it with protein.)

Guacamole base
2 to 4 quail eggs, cooked, peeled and quartered
6 prawns (one per person) - peeled and cooked
fresh cilantro, to garnish

Mango & Passion Fruit Coulis: (Add a touch of sweetness.)

Guacamole base
1 cup passion fruit pulp
3 tablespoons sugar
½ cup mango, chopped into small cubes
fresh cilantro, to garnish

Guacamole Base Directions

Follow these steps on how to make basic guacamole. Because it is already loaded with flavor, this can be served as it is. Or you can get fancy and try some topping variations!

Step 1: Cut the avocados in half and remove the center seed with the help of a knife.

Step 2: Using a spoon, scoop out the flesh of the avocados into a medium bowl.

Smashed avocado and guacamole ingredients in bowls.

Step 3: Use a fork to mash up the avocado until it reaches your desired texture (it’s best to keep some chunks for texture).

Step 4: Add the tomatoes, red onion, chili pepper and garlic.

Guacamole and chopped cilantro in bowls.

Step 5: Mix well.

Step 6: Add the olive oil, lemon juice and salt. Mix again.

Expert Tip: When it comes to seasoning guacamole, think about what you are serving it with. If you're going to serve it with salty tortilla chips, think about toning down on the salt amount. If you're serving it with plain vegetables, you might want to season it well.

Guacamole in bowl with cilantro and spoon.

Step 7: Stir in the cilantro.

Basic guacamole in white bowl with chili pepper on top.

Step 8: This is the base guacamole. You can eat it as is or jazz it up with the following variations:

Variation 1 - Spicy Tex Mex

This variation is a Tex Mex-inspired topping. Mix the guacamole with the Mexican seasoning and Valentina sauce (or your favorite hot sauce--my favorite homemade hot sauce is this green hot sauce). Top with cheddar cheese, sliced red chili peppers and fresh cilantro leaves.

Variation 2 - Protein Packed

Quail eggs and prawns on top of guacamole in a bowl.

For this tasty and filling protein-packed variation, you will top the base guacamole with quartered quail eggs, prawns and cilantro.

Variation 3 - Sweet With Heat

Mango chunks, coulis and tortilla chips on top of guacamole in a bowl.

This topping variation adds a touch of sweetness to your guacamole base! Pour the passion fruit pulp and sugar into a pot. Heat at medium heat for 10 minutes. Pass it through a fine sieve to remove seeds. Let it cool.

Serve the passion fruit coulis on top of the guacamole base with the mango chunks and cilantro.

This guacamole would taste amazing with my passion fruit mojitos. If you like the flavor of mango in savory recipes, you might also like my mango soup recipe.

Mango and passion fruit guacamole in white bowl.

That's all you need in order to make this easy recipe for homemade guacamole dip. Fresh, simple, and delicious, you'll have a hard time going back to anything else after you've taken your first bite.

Serving Suggestions

My favorite dipper to serve with guacamole is tortilla chips.

But it can also be served with toast, vegetables, crackers, etc.

Shrimp and quail egg guacamole on toast.

Serve it in tacos (like these bison tacos or taco in a bag), burritos, rice bowls, scrambled eggs, hamburgers, tamales and more.

Storage

Fridge Storage: Leftover guacamole can be covered and stored for up to 1 to 2 days in the fridge.
Freezer Storage: If you want to freeze your guacamole for up to 3 to 4 months, leave out the onions, tomatoes, cilantro and other toppings and cover it well. You can thaw it in the fridge and then add the other ingredients.

Shrimp and quail eggs in bowl of guacamole.

How to Make Guacamole Last Longer

If you're wondering how to make guacamole last in the fridge and not turn brown, it's just a matter of stopping oxidation. The lemon juice called for in the recipe already helps with that.

In order to prevent oxidation further--which occurs when the guacamole is exposed to oxygen--you can also:

Pour a thin layer of lemon juice on top of the dip (without the toppings) to form a barrier.
Cover with plastic wrap, pushing down on it so that it has contact with the dip/lemon juice.
Store in the fridge.
When ready to serve, pour the lemon juice off.
It should keep for around a day or two before any brown starts to show.

If you're not planning to make it for a bit but want to have your ingredients in advance, you could also buy unripe avocados.

Spicy guacamole with grated cheddar and chilies in a bowl.

🥑Guacamole FAQs

What is traditional guacamole made of?

For a traditional guacamole, you will use these essential ingredients: perfectly ripe avocados, red onions, a kick of jalapeño or Serrano chili peppers, fresh cilantro, zesty lime and a pinch of salt. Steer clear of unnecessary additives like sour cream and other dairy, as they tend to diminish the authentic flavor profile. Stick to the pure and simple elements to ensure a classic guacamole.

What do restaurants put in guacamole to keep it from turning brown?

Typically, they would use lemon juice.

Why put olive oil in guacamole?

Olive oil in guacamole not only infuses richness and flavor but it can serve as a protective shield against premature browning by creating a barrier between the guacamole's surface and the air.

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