Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (divided)
  • 3 tablespoons white onion (minced)
  • ½-¾ teaspoon kosher salt (not table salt or fine grain salt)
  • 1 fresh jalapeno pepper; stem (seeds and membranes removed, diced)
  • 2 pounds avocados (about 4 small halved and pitted & cubed.)
  • 2-3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • Tortilla chips (for serving)
  • Chopped fresh tomatoes for garnish (optional)

Instruction

  • Mash 2 tablespoons cilantro, minced onion, ½ teaspoon salt and jalapeno into a paste using a mortar and pestle. (SEE NOTE)
  • If the mortar is large enough, add the avocado and lime juice to the cilantro paste and lightly mash together to desired consistency. (If the mortar is too small, transfer all ingredients to a bowl to mix.) Gently mix in reserved cilantro.
  • Season to taste with more salt and/or lime juice.
  • Garnish with chopped tomatoes, if desired, and serve with chips.
  • Enjoy!