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Guacamole in Molcajete with Tomatillos
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Guacamole in Molcajete with Tomatillos

A basic recipe for guacamole made in a molcajete (stone bowl).  Recipe includes avocados, tomatillos, garlic, white onion and cilantro.


Yield: 4 - 6 Servings
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Ingredients

2 ripe avocados
6 tomatillos
2 cloves of garlic
1 yellow or white onion
2 tablespoons of cilantro
serrano chili as desired
salt

Instructions

Roast the chilies and tomatillos.

Grind up the garlic in a molcajete with the salt and chiles.

Once well ground, add the tomatillos, avocados and grind a little more.

To garnish the guacamole, put sliced onion and chopped cilantro on top. Serve immediately.
Posted: 12/29/2009 10:14:31 PM

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