What makes the difference between meh guacamole and great guacamole? Ahead of Cinco de Mayo, a couple chefs offer some tips. Both Julian Rodarte, a chef and co-owner of Beto and Son in Dallas, and Ivy Stark, chef-owner of the restaurants Mexology and BKLYNwild in New York City, recommend Hass avocados.
A recipe for guacamole, served in an avocado shell, appears in New York in June 2019. A recipe for guacamole, served in an avocado shell, appears in New York in June 2019. A recipe for guacamole, served in an avocado shell, appears in New York in June 2019. A recipe for guacamole, served in an avocado shell, appears in New York in June 2019. A recipe for guacamole, served in an avocado shell, appears in New York in June 2019.
Ivy Stark, chef/owner of the restaurants Mexology and BKLYNwild in New York City, also recommends Hass avocados for guacamole. In general, Hass avocados, which can also come from California and other locales, are denser than the larger varieties, creamier and richer in flavor. Avocados with more water in the flesh will break down more quickly, especially when blended with the other ingredients.
He also feels that lime or lemon juice alone is too assertive and will overwhelm the delicate flavor of avocado. He always adds in some orange juice, too, and sometimes uses orange juice all on its own, liking the natural balance of sweetness and tartness. He then stirs in chopped meaty tomatoes, with the juice and seeds removed, and recommends a finely minced white or red onion. He adds finely minced or chiffonaded cilantro, but says “a little goes a long way,” so be judicious when adding this strong herb.
“Nothing will ever taste like a dish made using your abuelita’s mortar and pestle, with years of gradual seasoning,” he says. As for the challenge of storing guacamole without it browning, both chefs recommend pressing plastic wrap right on top of it to minimize oxidation. Rodarte also suggests brushing the top of the guacamole with a bit of oil to seal it from exposure to the air.
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