Secret to good guacamole??
First, proper avocados... not TOO ripe, but DEFINITELY not "green" (unripe). They should SLIGHTLY dent when you squeeze them in your fingers... if they're "mushy" forget it... If they're hard as a rock, gotta give them a few days to ripen...
Halve and extract the pit. Scoop meat out of the skin, discard skins/pit (or let the kids play with them-- suspend them half suspended in water using toothpics, and they'll sprout in a few days... also good to throw at neighbor kids/dogs in the yard). Add juice of one lemon or lime. Smash with a fork until all lumps are COMPLETELY obliterated and the paste is smooth and even.
Add about half a cup to a cup (depending on your preference) of good tomato and pepper salsa or picante sauce... (hot, medium, mild, whatever you prefer-- the jar stuff or bottled stuff is fine, or fresh is okay too). IMHO should have a bit of jalapeno kick to it to wake up the avocado.... they go well together and compliment each other.
Add garlic powder or garlic salt to taste. If you want more flavors, add taco seasoning to taste. Blend well.
Chill and serve with tortilla chips.
Later! OL JR
