Monday is National Guacamole Day. Fox News Digital spoke to two experts and chefs who shared their tips and tricks for making the perfect guacamole every time.
Guacamole, a dish made from mashed avocados along with other ingredients mixed in, is one of the most popular food accompaniments in the United States. Whether it's consumed on top of burrito bowls, mixed with salads, spread on toast or scooped with chips, this bright green condiment is hugely popular with Americans. On average, Americans eat more than nine pounds of avocados each year, which is more than double the figure from 2010, the U.S. Department of Agriculture noted.
Do not make guacamole too far ahead of time, Desa said. 'I advise people to do it right before you're going to consume it,' he said, as the avocados will turn a gray or black color over time. 'And you don't want that,' Desa said. ‘You can always add the heat’ He is also a big proponent of adding flavors little by little, especially chilies and other spices. 'I always tell people you can always add the heat that you want … but you cannot take it out,' Desa said.
He noted that he would enjoy guacamole with plantain chips on top when he was growing up. When it comes to making guacamole today, Desa told Fox News Digital that he keeps things 'very simple.' 'I just mash the avocado,' he said, before adding salt, 'some lime juice and some cilantro, onion, garlic and a little bit of, in my case, jalapeño.
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