Storable guacamole base
Prep Time
10 mins
Authentic Mexican guacamole does not use sour cream, but I am convinced that the avocados available outside of Mexico are genuinely less creamy. The sour cream makes up the difference. This is one of those great stress-reducing recipes that you can make ahead for parties or weeknight dinners.
Course:
Snack
Cuisine:
Mexican
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 small garlic clove
- juice of 1/2 lime
- 1/4 t salt
- 2 T sour cream
- Optional to serve:
- 1 small tomato
- 1/2 fresh jalapeño
- 2 T cilantro
Instructions
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Smash the avocado with a fork until only small chunks remain.
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Peel the garlic clove and press or chop it fine.
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Mix the garlic, lime juice, and salt into the avocado.
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Transfer to a small plastic food storage container carefully so that no air pockets form.
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Spread the sour cream carefully in a layer over top of the avocado so that the avocado is completely covered. This prevents the avocado from browning.
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Store the guacamole base for up to 2 days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 6 months.
Recipe Notes
o serve: Thaw frozen guacamole base in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours. Stir the sour cream into the avocado mixture. Serve as-is for a smooth avocado dip. Optionally, add finely chopped tomato, jalapeño, and cilantro for a complete guacamole.