guacamole

     

Guacamole (calle guacamol in Central America and Cuba) is an avocado-based relish or dip.

Trivia about guacamole

  • "Joy of Cooking" calls it "classic Mexican avocado relish"
  • This Mexican dish made with mashed avocados can be used as a dip, a sauce or a topping
  • The Aztecs loved the fruit seen here (avocados) & gave us this word for a dip made from it
  • Mash avocado, add onion, lemon juice & some tomato to get this chip dip
  • Cinco de Mayo is the perfect time to serve margaritas & this classic avocado dip
  • It's Super Bowl time! Break out the chips & this yummy dip made from mashed avocados & cilantro