Crazy Good Homemade Guacamole My Food Story

on Jan 31, 2019, Updated Oct 21, 2024 When we were in Mexico last year we had guacamole at least five times a day. And while its not much different from guac served everywhere else, it was so fresh and so perfect! There are a few different ways people like to make their guacamole, but what I’m doing here is showing you the simplest way to get this healthy crazy good snack ready. Because simple is best and homemade guacamole doesn’t have to be complicated or needs more than five minutes of your time.

How To Pick Ripe Avocados

Choosing a ripe avocado is simple but comes with a little practice, but here are some tips that can help:

The color of the avocado should be dark, almost black with specks of green. Make sure the stem is still intact. The stem is usually small and like a cap at the top. If it’s already been removed, chances are that your avocado will likely have brown spots inside. You can peel back the stem to check for ripeness and if the inside is still green – your avocado is ripe. But if its brown, chances are that your avocado is overripe. Check for how soft or hard the avocado is. Press gently on the sides – the avocado should still be firm, but should give slightly. If it’s too hard, the avocado is still unripe and if its too soft, it’s probably mushy.

Guacamole Ingredients Overview

Once you have your ripe avocados, the next steps are easy. You just need a few more ingredients and you are on your way to the best homemade guacamole – red onion, lime juice, coriander (cilantro), tomato, jalapeno, a pinch of cumin and cayenne (optional) and jalapeno. And chips to serve with of course! Once you’ve got your homemade guacamole ready, and if you’ve made a big batch, it’s unlikely but possible that you may not be able to finish it in one sitting. Now storing a cut avocado or guacamole is everyone’s nightmare. Because avocados oxidize really quickly and can turn brown in a jiffy. Lime juice can help stop oxidation for some time, but if you want to store leftover guac for the next day, you’ll need something else.

Storing Leftover Guacamole

Avocados tend to oxidise really quickly and turn brown in a jiffy, storing it as is is a bad idea. But here’s how you can store your guacamole and keep it fresh for longer – an airtight container, water and/or some plastic wrap. Method 1: Start with placing any leftover guac in an airtight container and smooth out the top with a spoon. Now cover it entirely with cold water, close the lid and place the container in the fridge. When you are ready to use it, just drain the water from the top, run a spoon through the guac and it’ll be as good as new again! Method 2: Alternatively, you can also cover the guacamole with plastic wrap by pressing it across the entire surface of the guac in such a way that air can’t get inside, and then cover it with a lid and refrigerate. Both these ways will keep your guacamole fresh for at least two days. I wouldn’t recommend storing it for longer because of the cilantro and tomato in it.

Serving Ideas

I really have to tell you that while its super tempting to finish that batch of guac in one sitting, it also makes a great addition to so many things. Here are some fun ways to use homemade guacamole:

Add it to burrito bowls as a topping Dip your quesadillas in it Serve it on the side with some mexican rice Spread it on toast with a poached egg on top Top your nachos with it Dip some sweet potato wedges in it Add it as a filling to tacos

Crazy good homemade guacamole here I come!