This is a guest post by Katherine Robinson. Katherine Robinson is a freelance writer who enjoys writing about her travel experiences which may be useful to other travellers.
Surely everyone must have tried guacamole. This is one of my favourite snacks. If I have time on weekends, I prepare this Mexican dip and enjoy it along with tortilla chips and a glass of wine. Of course there’s nothing like sampling the real thing when you travel to Mexico. After all, when we try to copy recipes from other countries we somehow always end up adapting them to our own culture.
What is Guacamole?
Guacamole is a favourite Mexican dip made primarily of avocado. To prepare it, all you have to do is mash a few avocados with a pestle and mortar (if you don’t have one you can get away with using a fork). Then mix in some finely chopped chillies, tomatoes and onion. I recommend first washing the onion or steeping it in water for 10 minutes to take away the acidity. Then, you just have to season the mixture with a little salt, lemon juice and a crushed clove of garlic.
Remember that exposure to air makes the avocado turn black so it’s important to add a few drops of lemon juice. If you make guacamole, it’s best to serve it immediately. If not, leave the avocado stone in the mixture and cover it with cling film to stop the mixture from turning black. In Mexico, guacamole is often served to accompany tacos, sandwiches and red meats.
Where does it originate from?
You are likely to find guacamole in any restaurant in Mexico, especially in popular tourist resorts and cities. If you are thinking of going to Mexico, but are not sure where to go, perhaps you should consider booking airline tickets to Mexico City, Cancun, Veracruz or Oaxaca to name just a few favourite destinations, and remember to book in advance to get cheap flights. I would recommend checking with American Airlines or Delta Air Lines for deals to Mexico.
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