Originally from Mexico, guacamole is a dip made from avocados. The name is derived from two Aztec Nahuatl words— "ahuacatl" (avocado) and "molli" (sauce).
All you really need for guacamole is ripe avocados and salt. Then you just have to put a little lime or lemon juice to have a splash of acidity to balance the richness of the avocado. You can put chopped cilantro, chillies, onion, and tomato, if you want.
Check out a Perfect Guacamole Recipe at Simplyrecipes.com.
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