How to Make a Small Bowl of Guacamole

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: With your chef knife

   Avocados have pits, so you can’t just cut right through them.
   
   Remove the pit and put parallel the perpendicular cuts into the avocado while still in the skin.
   
   The width of your cuts effect the end size of diced avocado.
   
   Then scoop out the avocado inside with your tablespoon in to your mixing bowl.
   
   After that, you can mash up your avocado as you desire with your spoon.
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   Step 2: cut your avocados in half by cutting around the pit long ways.

   Sprinkle Kosher salt onto it and finely mince the garlic.
   
   Add to mixing bowl. , The key will be to balance you salt level with your acid (lime juice) level. , (Optional use a serrated blade if your chef knife isn't sharp enough.) Slice the tomato and the dice it.
   
   Ideal size is 1 centimeter (0.4 in) pieces.
   
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   Step 3: Take your 1 clove of garlic and smash with the flat of your knife.

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   Step 4: Take your 1/2 lime and squeeze and squeeze as much as you desire into the mixing bowl.

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   Step 5: Take your 1/2 tomato and remove the stem area if using the top of the tomato and remove seeds.

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   Step 6: Take your 1/4 red onion and finely dice it.

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   Step 7: Pull of as much cilantro as you like and finely chop it.

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   Step 8: Add a dash of cumin and several pinches of Kosher salt (to taste).

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   Step 9: Mix to desired consistency and adjust seasonings as needed.

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    Step 10: Transfer guacamole from your mixing bowl to your serving dish (optional).

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