What should I make for dinner tonight? This might just be the number one question that we ask ourselves almost daily over here.
Then you have come to the right place, we have rounded up 15 best smooth guacamole recipe that we have shared over the years.
Plus, there is such a variety of flavours in these recipes, so you are sure to find something for you. Most of these recipes are quick and easy ones made especially for busy weeknights.
15 Best Smooth Guacamole Recipe
Best Ever Guacamole (Fresh, Easy & Authentic)
Easy Guacamole (Our Favorite)
The Best Guacamole (Smooth Version)
Why is my guacamole not smooth?
You can end up with watery guacamole if you use watery avocados – Florida avocados are known to be a little watery and aren’t the best option for guacamole. Watery guacamole is also caused by the combination of too much lime juice or tomato interacting with the salt and drawing moisture from the avocado.
Should guacamole be smooth or chunky?
Cut both avocados in half and remove the seeds. Rub each with either a lemon or lime. Lightly mash 1 1/2 of the avocados, then juice the lemon over the mashed avocado and stir together. It should still be mostly chunky and not completely smooth.
How do you make guacamole soft?
Use the oven
Wrap it in tinfoil and place on a baking sheet. Pop it in the oven at 200°F for ten minutes, or until the avocado is soft (depending on how hard it is, it could take up to an hour to soften).
How do you make guacamole taste better?
9 Easy Ways To Make Bland Guacamole Taste Better
- Squeeze In Lemon Or Lime.
- Fold In Fresh Cilantro Or Chives.
- Add More Salt And Crushed Pepper.
- Add Fresh, Finely Chopped Garlic And Onions.
- Add Fresh, Finely Chopped Chillies Peppers.
- Add Some Spices.
- Add Finely Chopped Tomatoes.
- Add A Dollop Of Greek Yoghurt Or Sour Cream.
What onions are best for guacamole?
What kind of onion should you use? Guacamole is the only instance where I use white onion, as I mostly cook with red onion and yellow onion. But the clean flavor of a white onion is really optimal and important for the best guacamole. Red onion is a close second choice, if that’s what you have on hand.
Should you put tomatoes in guacamole?
Tomatoes are great — but not in guac.
They don’t add anything other than filler. When you eat guac, what you want is creamy avocado, fresh lime, savory onion, salt, and maybe a little cilantro, if that’s your thing.
Is guacamole better with red or white onions?
Speaking of onions….
Most people prefer to use sweet white onion in their guacamole recipe. Red or yellow onion tends to give the guacamole too strong of a garlic flavor.
Is guacamole better the next day?
To keep fresh overnight:
Adding a thin layer of water over top of your bowl of guacamole is a great barrier against oxygen, and since guacamole is heavy, the little liquid that may seep down into the bowl will not water it down. If you use this method, your guacamole should stay fresh for up to 3 days.
Should I add salt in guacamole?
All you really need to make guacamole is ripe avocados and salt. After that, a little lime or lemon juice—a splash of acidity—will help balance the richness of the avocado. If you want, add chopped cilantro, chilis, onion, and/or tomato.
How do you soften avocados quickly?
Avocados do not ripen on the tree; they ripen or “soften” after they have been harvested. To speed up the avocado ripening process we recommend placing unripe avocados in a brown paper bag with an apple or banana for two to three days until they are ripe. We do not recommend any other method of ripening avocados.
Can you ripen an avocado quickly?
To ripen an avocado quickly on the counter, place it in a bowl or paper bag next to an apple or banana. To make the avocado ripen in 1-2 days, place it in a paper bag with a banana or two. Avoid using plastic bags that stifle the fruit.
Do you need ripe avocados for guacamole?
While unripe avocados are perfectly safe to eat, their flavor is not ideal. The bitter taste doesn’t make for a great guacamole. If you’re in a rush and don’t have time for any of the ripening options below, you can still make your guac and it’ll be perfectly safe to serve (just a little bitter). Here’s a recipe.