Alexander's Perfect Guacamole

One of my favorite foods is guacamole--that perfect mixture of avocados, tomatoes, onions, and spices to create a dip for tortillas and Mexican cuisine.

Monday night, Alexander came over for dinner with Lydia and me.  Looking for something to do in the kitchen, I quickly put him to the task of making guacamole and boy, was it delicious. Alexander used my new mortar and pestle and made this green appetizer the "way they do in Mexico." This recipe is a perfect combination of spicy, sweet, and creamy textures that make a clearly delicious treat.  Also, make the full recipe for a double batch of guac, or half the recipe for a smaller appetizer.




Alexander's Perfect Guacamole
This recipe is a traditional guacamole one consisting of avocado, tomatoes, onion, and spices.  Although it calls for a mandarin orange to sweeten the dish, feel free to use a regular naval orange if you do not have a mandarin orange on hand. 

* 5 ripe avocados, pitted and cubed
* 1/2 yellow onion, chopped fine
* 2-4 tablespoons jalapeno peppers chopped, or juice
* 2-3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
* 1-2 tablespoons lime juice
* 1 mandarin orange, juiced (half of a regular orange works here too)
* 1 teaspoon salt
* freshly grated black pepper, to taste
* 1 ripe tomato, chopped

1.) Begin by pitting the avocados and shaving the green pulp into an over-sized mortar & pestle or bowl.

2.) Chop onion, jalapenos (if using peppers and not juice), tomatoes, cilantro, and add to the bowl.

3.) Add remaining seasoning (black pepper, salt, orange juice, lime juice, and/or jalapeno juice) to bowl.  Mash ingredients until silky/smooth and no avocado lumps are left.

4.) Taste to preference and serve when Clearly Delicious!

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