Guacamole is a versatile and tasty dish, but it can sometimes lack flavour. However, there’s a simple way to enhance the avocado’s natural taste
Guacamole is a versatile and tasty treat, perfect as a dip, toast topper or sandwich filler. But without the right preparation, it can be a bit on the bland side.
Avocados have soared in popularity due to their creamy texture, but their mild flavour can leave something to be desired if not properly seasoned. Kathryne Taylor, the culinary genius behind Cookie and Kate, has shared her secret for boosting the natural flavours of avocado to create a mouth-watering guacamole – and it involves a generous helping of salt.
She said: “Don’t be stingy with the salt. It’s amazing what another pinch can do to bring out guacamole’s best.”
Don’t worry, adding salt won’t make your guacamole too salty, instead it will enhance the taste, allowing you to fully appreciate the buttery goodness of the avocado, according to the Express.
Sometimes avocados can have a slightly bitter taste, especially if they’re not quite ripe, but salt can help to mask this while bringing out the fruit’s natural richness, reports the Express.
The seasoning draws out moisture from the avocado, resulting in a more aromatic dish and enhancing the other ingredients in the guacamole.
This simple, tried-and-tested method can transform your guacamole into a much more exciting dip.
Here’s how to make your guacamole taste even better:.
Ingredients:
- Four medium-sized avocados (halved)
- 80g of white onion (finely chopped)
- 15g of fresh coriander (finely chopped)
- One small jalapeno (deseeded and finely chopped)
- 45ml of fresh lime juice
- A quarter teaspoon of ground coriander
- One teaspoon of salt
Method:
Creating guacamole is a doddle and should take less than five minutes. Begin by scooping your avocado out of its skin and placing it in a large bowl.
Make sure to bin any bruised or browning parts of the avocados, as they can give a rather bitter taste.
Use a fork to mash the avocado until you achieve a smooth consistency. Then, stir in the coriander, jalapeno, lime juice, and salt.
Mix everything together and have a taste. To enhance the flavours, sprinkle in about half a teaspoon more salt.
If desired, squeeze in a bit more lime juice for a fresher taste. An extra splash of lime juice can also prevent guacamole from going off if you have leftovers that need to be stored.
Your guacamole will be bursting with flavour and ready to enjoy at your next picnic, barbecue, or as a delightful summer treat.