The origins of Guacamole
- Jeanett ROSALES GALAN
- Jul 5
- 2 min read
Guacamole, a recipe inspired by the Aztec civilization, is a nutritious dish that offers the benefits of avocado. Guacamole is derived from the Nahuatl "Ahuacamolli", a mixture of words "ahuacatl" (avocado) and "molli" (mole or sauce). According to mythology, the Toltec god Quetzalcoatl offered this recipe to his people. It was then broadcast in the area of Meso-America, located in the east and center of Mexico and Guatemala. Avocado was associated with eroticism for the Aztecs, a belief that prevented women from participating in their harvest by considering a symbol representing the testicles.
Initially, guacamole was prepared from crushed avocado, water, lemon juice, tomatoes and chili. Subsequently, various ingredients were added such as onion, coriander or garlic. Consumption habits vary according to the geographical area. Thus, in Mexico, guacamole is used to accompany different types of meats, tacos or sandwiches, while in other countries such as Venezuela, it is also used to combine with the various types of roasts. At Alegrias, guacamole is a dish that is part of our menu all year round. We simply evolve the vegetables over the course of the season.
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THE RECIPE FOR GUACAMOLE ALEGRÍAS
Ingredients for 4 amigos
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1 white onion
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1 green pepper
- 1 bunch of fresh coriander
- 5 limes (only the juice)
- Salt and pepper
Steps
Cut the avocados with a cut. Use a knife to remove the core and collect the avocado pulp.
Wash and cut all the vegetables into brunoise (small cubes).
Wash and chisel the coriander.
Crush the avocado pulp using a whisk or fork.
Stir in the vegetables, coriander and lemon juice.
Mix and season.
Serve with corn chips.
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