Our Favorite Guacamole

Our Favorite Guacamole
Ingredients ~

3 ripe Hass avocados, mashed
Juice of 1 lime
1 clove garlic, very finely chopped
2 tablespoons sweet onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 teaspoons jalapeño pepper sauce
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of cayenne

Preparation ~

Combine the avocado, lime juice, garlic, onion, jalapeño, tomato, cilantro and jalapeño pepper sauce in a bowl. Mix well and stir in 1/4 teaspoon sea salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Cover and allow to stand for about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust the salt, pepper and cayenne to suit your preference.

For maximum flavor, cover tightly and let stand at room temperature for about 20 minutes before serving. Serve with tortilla chips.

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