Name: Chef John's Classic Guacamole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: Minced fresh serrano chili - 2 tablespoons; Chopped fresh cilantro, divided - ½ cup; Finely diced white onion - ¼ cup; Kosher salt for grinding vegetables, plus more to taste - ½ teaspoon; Hass avocados - 4 large; Diced ripe tomatoes, drained (Optional) - 1 cup; Lime, juiced, or more to taste - 1

Ingredients for - Chef John's Classic Guacamole

1. Minced fresh serrano chili 2 tablespoons

2. Chopped fresh cilantro, divided ½ cup

3. Finely diced white onion ¼ cup

4. Kosher salt for grinding vegetables, plus more to taste ½ teaspoon

5. Hass avocados 4 large

6. Diced ripe tomatoes, drained (Optional) 1 cup

7. Lime, juiced, or more to taste 1

How to cook deliciously - Chef John's Classic Guacamole

1 . Stage

Place minced peppers, 1/4 cup of the chopped cilantro, and the diced onions on a cutting board. Chop them together into very small pieces. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Using the flat side of the knife blade, smear the mixture to work it into a paste, and chop again to achieve as fine a texture as possible.

2 . Stage

Stem, halve, and pit the avocados. Scoop out flesh and place in a bowl. Add 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, onion and serrano mixture, salt, and fresh lime juice. Mash with a potato masher to desired texture (smooth or chunky), 5 or 6 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. If not serving immediately, cover and refrigerate. Chef John