MARK BEST’S SIGNATURE GUACAMOLE

Guacamole is a perennial favourite and everyone has a favourite recipe. Of course, I love mine because it is pure and delicious. The Delcado avocados are the backbone of this recipe with their distinctive buttery flavour and seductive texture. The ingredients I use here are merely to enhance the intrinsic qualities of the main ingredient which is basically my entire approach to cooking. The balance of salt and acid here is the key to any good snack. Adding a touch of heat and smoke is where the magic begins to happen.

Serves 4

Prep / Cook time: 15 mins

Ingredients

2 Delcado avocados

2 limes

1 jalapeño

2 green shallots

1/2 bunch coriander

2 tsp Maldon smoked salt

2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Method

1. Cut the avocados in half and remove the seeds by pressing on the back with your thumbs

2. Use a large spoon to scoop remove the flesh from the skins 

3. Add to a large bowl with the juice of two limes (roll them around under the weight of your hand before cutting for maximum juice)

4. Cut the jalapeño in half and remove the seeds and stalk

5. Cut into thin strips and then cut across into fine dice

6. Add to the bowl

7. Wash the coriander well in multiple changes of water without bruising

8. Shake dry and then chop finely with a very sharp knife. Add to the bowl

9. Add the salt and olive oil

10. I like to mash with a potato masher because it’s easy and retains a good texture (do not blend or we cannot be friends)

11. Whisk quickly with a fork and serve garnished with chopped green shallots, rings of jalapeño and sprigs of coriander.