What makes the difference between meh guacamole and great guacamole
Americans have been having a love affair with avocados in recent years. Especially in guacamole. According to the California Avocado Commission, some 81 million pounds of avocados are consumed in the U.S. during Cinco de Mayo, the annual celebration of Mexican American culture that falls on May 5. But some guacamoles are disappointing — bland, or watery, or lacking in creaminess.
He adds finely minced or chiffonaded cilantro, but says “a little goes a long way,” so be judicious when adding this strong herb. Stark thinks cilantro and jalapeños are essential to good guacamole. Rodarte also like the heat of chile peppers in his guacamole, but prefers fresnos or serranos to jalapeños. Rodarte says the molcajete, or base of the mortar, is the “cast-iron pan of Mexico,” taking on flavors from different ingredients over the years.
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