Homemade Guacamole with Cilantro

Directions

1. 1

   Step 1

   

   Wash the avocado, lime, and cilantro, pat them dry with paper towels. Prepare a bowl.

2. 2

   Step 2

   

   Cut the avocado in half lengthwise, remove the pit. Make cross-shaped cuts in the flesh, scoop it out with a spoon, and transfer to a bowl. Mash the avocado flesh with a fork. Squeeze the juice of ⅓ lime into the avocado puree, mix everything well.

   TipAdjust the consistency of the appetizer to your liking. You can turn the avocado flesh into a smooth puree or keep small chunks.

3. 3

   Step 3

   

   Separate the cilantro leaves from the stems, finely chop them. Dice the pickled jalapeño pepper into 2–3 mm cubes. Add the herbs and pepper to the avocado puree.

4. 4

   Step 4

   

   Add salt and black pepper to the combined ingredients in the bowl. Add the sour cream and mix everything thoroughly until smooth. Transfer the guacamole to a small bowl.

   TipIf desired, let the sauce rest at room temperature for 10–15 minutes.

5. 5

   Step 5

   

   Arrange the potato chips on a flat plate. Place the bowl of homemade guacamole next to them.

6. 6

   Step 6

   

   If desired, garnish the guacamole with basil and serve.