Guacamole--food of the gods

[Joe G]

EulaM - you found the quickest way to our hearts: making your first post in a food thread.

[EulaM]

Thanx Joe G

I keep forgettng to add that it's good to heat the comino, (cumin) in a very small pan and then flip it out onto a plate to cool, just flipping the pan over immediately removing it from the pan once it exudes an aroma, being careful not to scoarch it. This really improves the flavor if you like to use it.

[Peter Johnson]

Thanx Joe G

I keep forgettng to add that it's good to heat the comino, (cumin) in a very small pan and then flip it out onto a plate to cool, just flipping the pan over immediately removing it from the pan once it exudes an aroma, being careful not to scoarch it. This really improves the flavor if you like to use it.

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My mouth is watering!!! Thanks, Eula!

[Guest ariceffron]

DO YOU THINK GIADA LIKES GUACAMOLE

[AmirBagachelles]

Keep it simple, 5-6 of your favorite ingredients plus the avocado. Garlic, onions or shallots, and sea salt for sure though, not too much lemon juice, can't stress that enough. I would mash very gently with a fork, for a nice rustic texture, not like canned dip. And oh my god, my guac has to arrive with an icy Negro Modelo, or the deal is off.

[Jim R]

The only problem I have with guacamole is figuring out how to get the last molecules out of the bowl when it's all gone, without doing something neanderthal (especially if there are other people around).

Avocados are so healthy it's ridiculous, and they're on my essentials list because they're one of the relatively few foods that are low in oxalate.

[Jazzmoose]

The only problem I have with guacamole is figuring out how to get the last molecules out of the bowl when it's all gone, without doing something neanderthal (especially if there are other people around).

You let that stop you?

[Jazzmoose]

And oh my god, my guac has to arrive with an icy Negro Modelo, or the deal is off.

You know, I had one of those for the first time last weekend at a local Mexican restaurant. Gotta admit, it was absolutely perfect with the meal!

[PHILLYQ]

I made guacamole tonight, using a recipe I got from some newspaper a long time ago: 2Avocados

4 heaping tablespoons good salsa

1 finely minced jalapeno or other hot pepper

juice of 1/2 lime

minced cilantro

1 clove garlic minced

2 tablespoons minced scallion(white & green part)

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

couple dashes tabasco sauce

couple shakes cayenne pepper

mash & mix and you're ready for the chips!

[chris olivarez]

I know, if I don't have anything nice to say -- don't say anything at all. That's usually my motto.

But I don't get guacamole, never have, not one bit. Don't get avocados either. Maybe that's my problem.

Is this a midwestern thing? I was sitting in a restaurant in Pagosa Springs a few years back just a short distance from a family from Iowa. Apparently someone in their party ordered some "Mexican" food. When the order was produced the person who ordered it looked at the Guacamole and asked "What's this green stuff?". Somehow I managed not to laugh out loud.

[chris olivarez]

I was in a Mexican food mood this past week. I ate in a different restaurant every evening, after work, on Tucson's south side. I enjoyed pozole one night, and a combinaton plate of enchiladas and tacos the next. I enjoyed spicey salsas, cold Tecate (with lime), and guacamole. I had some guacamole that was hot (picante), some that was tasteless, some that was mixed with too many tomatoes, some with too little cilantro, some made fresh at my table, and some that was oh so right. Every restaurant has it's own way of preparing guacamole. Some better than others but all very comforting and enjoyable.

When I first arrived in Tucson, 20 years ago, I hated cilantro. It reminded me of the taste of soap (I don't know why). I've since come to really enjoy cilantro. I like the spice in all kinds of Mexican food. I like it in salsa, guacamole, and various Mexican soups. I like to sprinkle chopped cilantro all over a plate of hot Mexican food.

I'm thinking I might pick a random eatery and enjoy some huevos rancheros on Sunday morning. Maybe I'll order a side of guacamole and a Tecate to wash it down.

I'm getting hungry.

If I'm ever in Tucson where is a good place to get Chicken Mo-lay?

[chris olivarez]

Good grief! Sorry, but I gotta have a beer with Mexican food. I have a horrible case of gringo mouth, and if I don't have some alcohol to wash my tongue off, I'll burn to a crisp in a matter of minutes...

Were'nt you the one who has never eaten a Tamale?

[chris olivarez]

Guacamole done right and some good chips-that works for me.

[Jazzmoose]

Good grief!  Sorry, but I gotta have a beer with Mexican food.  I have a horrible case of gringo mouth, and if I don't have some alcohol to wash my tongue off, I'll burn to a crisp in a matter of minutes...

Were'nt you the one who has never eaten a Tamale?

Yup. That's me! Still haven't...

[chris olivarez]

Jazzmoose,Jazzmoose.

[Jerry]

Moose, make your way down to Gilroy or even Morgan Hill. Every Safeway and Alberson's parking lot has sweet little Mexican ladies selling homemade tamales out of the back of a car. I like the cheese and jalapeno ones...