Oaxacan Guacamole

In Oaxaca, guacamole is more often a sauce than a dip. It's perfect for spooning over grilled meats of all kinds.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

• 2 very ripe avocados
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 to 3 serrano or jalapeño chiles, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (or more, to taste)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or more, to taste)

Instructions

1. Peel, pit and coarsely chop the avocados.
2. Combine the onion, garlic and chiles in a blender or food processor and process until finely chopped.
3. Add the avocados and process into a puree.
4. Add lime juice, cilantro and salt and process just to blend.
5. Taste for seasoning, adding lime juice or salt as needed.