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    Best Ever Homemade Guacamole and Chips

    Published: May 2, 2016 · Modified: Aug 27, 2018 by Modern Honey · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Best Ever Homemade Guacamole with pomegranate and Homemade Chips by Modern Honey - www.modernhoney.com When we lived in the great state of Texas, there was a place located beneath the trees along the charming Riverwalk in San Antonio that was famous for its guacamole. I mean....really, really famous.

    Boudros, using only the freshest ingredients, makes their guacamole tableside so you can see every savory ingredient going into it. We could hardly contain ourselves watching them make it and I wanted to lick the bowl every single time.

    Best Ever Homemade Guacamole and Chips by Modern Honey - www.modernhoney.com

    Since I currently reside 1,000 miles from the perfect guacamole, I had to figure out how to make it at home. I've discovered a few integral steps that can turn bland, ordinary guacamole into the Best Ever Homemade Guacamole you've ever tasted.

    Best Ever Homemade Guacamole and Chips by Modern Honey - www.modernhoney.com

    HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT GUACAMOLE:

    1. Citrus is king. Adding fresh squeezed lime juice is a huge difference maker. It not only keeps the avocados from turning that ugly brown color but it also adds a fresh zing to the guacamole. If you don't have limes, use lemons or oranges.
    2. Even if you aren't a huge fan of spicy foods, jalapenos are a must. The heat is mostly located in the seeds and ribs so you can take them out. The green part of the jalapeno is a huge flavor booster and adds a touch of heat. If you like things hot and spicy, then leave those seeds in and live on the wild side.
    3. Cilantro is one of those herbs that can transform a dish because it adds such freshness. Dice it into small pieces so it's well-distributed.
    4. Use ripe avocados. If the avocados are too hard, they are usually full of water and you miss out on the creamy texture. If you want to ripen avocados quickly, put several in a closed brown paper bag and place in a dark place.
    5. Salt your guacamole well. Salt is the magical ingredient that pulls out the flavor from each of the ingredients in guacamole so taste test before serving. Test with a chip as well so you can gauge how it tastes together.
    6. Invest in an authentic stone molcajete.  They can run anywhere from $10-$50. I found mine for $15 and it's been a different maker.
    7. Once you get the base of the guacamole down, feel free to add in fresh pomegranate arils, cotija cheese, or pepitas for crunch.

    Best Ever Homemade Guacamole and Chips by Modern Honey - www.modernhoney.com

    There's nothing like homemade tortilla chips. My older brother lived in Mexico for two years and he came back and only wanted to eat chips, salsa, and jalapenos...and we did too! Our family has become Mexican food fanatics and homemade chips and guac top the list. If I really want to make my husband happy, I will whip up some of this best ever homemade guacamole, tortilla chips, and salsa and I can get him to do ANYTHING on my honey-do-list.

    Homemade Tortilla Chips by Modern Honey - www.modernhoney.com

    Homemade tortilla chips are actually quite easy.  You only need 3 ingredients - corn tortillas, oil, and salt. You heat your oil in a skillet. Cut each corn tortilla into 4 triangles and fry them in the oil.

    Homemade Tortilla Chips by Modern Honey - www.modernhoney.com

    Remove and place on a paper towel lined plate and salt right away so it can soak into the chips. Eat them hot and fresh and you will never buy bagged tortilla chips again.

    Homemade Tortilla Chips by Modern Honey - www.modernhoney.com

    There's a fantastic Mexican restaurant located in downtown Scottsdale called Barrio Queen that serves their guacamole with fresh pomegranate arils sprinkled on the top. We fell in love with the touch of sweetness and crunch they add to guacamole and anytime they are in season, we love to put them on our guacamole.  We sprinkle on some salty cotija cheese to give it depth. It's insanely good.

    Best Ever Homemade Guacamole with pomegranate and Homemade Chips by Modern Honey - www.modernhoney.com

    Best Ever Homemade Guacamole and Chips by Modern Honey - www.modernhoney.com

    Best Ever Homemade Guacamole and Chips

    Melissa Stadler, Modern Honey
    The Best Ever Homemade Guacamole is all about the fresh ingredients. Homemade tortilla chips are so easy and you will never want to buy the bagged tortilla chips again.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 6

    Ingredients
      

    Guacamole:

    • 2 Large or 3 Medium Ripe Avocados
    • ¼ White or Red Onion finely diced (approx 2 Tablespoons)
    • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro diced
    • ½ Jalapeno seeded and finely diced
    • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
    • 1 Roma Tomato diced
    • 1-2 teaspoons Salt to taste

    Optional Add-ins:

    • ½ teaspoons Cumin Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
    • ¼ cup Pomegranate Arils
    • ¼ cup Cotija Cheese
    • 2 Tablespoons Pepitas

    Homemade Tortilla Chips:

    • 2 cups Oil
    • 12 Corn Tortillas cut into triangles
    • Salt

    Instructions
     

    • In medium bowl or molcajete, roughly mash avocados. Add onion, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, tomato and salt and stir together. Taste to ensure it is salted enough.
    • Add optional add-ins - cumin, cayenne, pomegranate, cotija, and pepitas.
    • To make homemade tortilla chips:
    • In skillet, heat oil over medium high heat for about 5 minutes. It should start to smoke slightly. Add corn tortilla triangles, making sure not to crowd them. Watch carefully to see if the oil is too hot. If the chips are browning too quickly, remove from heat and turn it down. The proper oil temperature will cook them on each side for approximately 1 minute.
    • Once they are a nice light golden brown color, remove from heat and place on paper towel lined plate.
    • Salt the chips as soon as you remove them from the oil so the salt soaks into the chip. Eat while the chips are hot and fresh.
    Keyword guacamole with homemade chips
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    Let's celebrate Cinco de Mayo all week long by starting off the festivities with a heavy dose of this best ever homemade guacamole and chips because that's how every party should start.

    Happy Eating!

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    1. Judy

      August 24, 2019 at 8:57 am

      4 stars
      In the late 80's I used to go to Boudros everyday when I was attending a convention and staying at a hotel on the River Walk. I ordered one thing-their guacamole that was made beside your table in a large wooden bowl. At that time the only ingredients were avocados, freshly squeezed lime and salt. The avocados were roughly cut and served with wonderful tortilla chips. This is my favorite way of making guacamole. One ingredient I will add is fresh, finely diced tomatillos. Thanks for bringing back fond memories.

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