Traditional Mexican Guacamole

Name: Traditional Mexican Guacamole
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tbsp white onion, finely chopped; red, brown or yellow onion also works; 1 tbsp jalapeño or serrano chilli, finely chopped; or another chilli of choice, adjusted to taste; ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste; ¼ cup coriander leaves, roughly chopped; 2 medium avocados (or 1 very large one) ((Note 1)); lime juice, to taste; the recipe uses 1/4–1/2 lime; 1 tomato, optional; ripe, peeled, deseeded and chopped

A corn chip dips into chunky green guacamole in a bowl. — A corn chip scoops up guacamole.

Make a flavorful base by mashing onion, chilli, coriander and salt into a paste before adding ripe avocado. Serve with corn chips.

By Cookin' KitchenOctober 19, 2026

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Prep: 10 minutes
Servings: 5 servings

Prep: 10 minutes
Servings: 5

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Traditional Mexican Guacamole

Make a flavorful base by mashing onion, chilli, coriander and salt into a paste before adding ripe avocado. Serve with corn chips.

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Prep: 10 minutes
Servings: 5

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Ingredients

5 servings

For 5 servings

2 tbsp white onion, finely chopped; red, brown or yellow onion also works
1 tbsp jalapeño or serrano chilli, finely chopped; or another chilli of choice, adjusted to taste
½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
¼ cup coriander leaves, roughly chopped
2 medium avocados (or 1 very large one) ((Note 1))
lime juice, to taste; the recipe uses 1/4–1/2 lime
1 tomato, optional; ripe, peeled, deseeded and chopped

Equipment

Cutting Board
Fork
Mortar and Pestle
Bowl

Instructions

Step 1: Put the onion, jalapeño, salt and half the coriander on a cutting board. Use a fork to mash until juicy, or grind the mixture into a paste in a mortar and pestle.
Step 2: Scrape the paste into a bowl. Add the avocado and remaining coriander, then mash to your preferred consistency.
Step 3: Taste and adjust with salt, lime juice for sourness, or more chilli for heat.
Step 4: If using tomato, stir it through.
Step 5: Serve with corn chips.

Notes

Ripe avocado and storage

Use very ripe avocados. Guacamole is best made fresh. To keep it green for up to two days in the refrigerator, smooth the top in an airtight container and cover with a thin layer of water or olive oil. Pour off the liquid and stir before serving.

Getting ahead

Make the onion paste ahead and prepare the coriander and lime. Cut the avocados and finish the guacamole just before serving.

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 130 kcal
Fat: 11 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 7 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 1 g
Sodium: 238 mg

Estimated values; they will vary with the exact ingredients and brands you use.

About this recipe

A flavorful guacamole starts with a paste of onion, chilli, coriander and salt. Mash the ingredients until juicy, then add ripe avocado and lime juice to taste.

Avocados, limes, chilli, onion, salt and coriander arranged together. — Ingredients for guacamole.

Serve this Mexican-style dip with corn chips. Use a fork if you don’t have a mortar and pestle.

A bowl of chunky guacamole garnished with coriander and served with a corn chip. — Chunky guacamole ready to serve.

Traditional Mexican Guacamole