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all right food lovers let's talk
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guacamole this creamy delicious dip is a
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staple at any gathering and today we're
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going to make it from scratch if you're
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anything like me you know the struggle
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of getting that perfect creamy tangy and
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a little bit spicy guacamole it can be a
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real challenge especially if you don't
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have the right technique but worry no
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more because today I'm going to show you
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how to make perfect guacamole every
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single time with a few simple tips and
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tricks you'll be a guacamole pro in no
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time first things first let's gather our
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ingredients freshness is key here so
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make sure everything is topnotch you'll
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need three ripe avocados one lime a
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small red onion a couple of tomatoes
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fresh cilantro one jalapeno and a good
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pinch of salt these simple ingredients
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come together to create magic start by
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slicing your avocados in half and
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removing the pits be careful with the
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knife and use a spoon to scoop out the
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pit if it's stubborn scoop out that
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beautiful green flesh into a bowl make
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sure to get every last bit as this is
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the heart of your guacamole here's a pro
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tip use a fork to mash your avocados
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instead of a blender this gives you more
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control over the texture this way you
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keep some texture and it doesn't turn
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into baby food you want a mix of smooth
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and chunky for the best guacamole
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experience next let's add some zing with
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lime juice the acidity of the lime
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balances the richness of the avocado
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perfectly roll your lime on the counter
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to get maximum juice this little trick
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helps break down the fibers inside the
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lime squeeze it over the mashed avocados
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the lime not only adds flavor but also
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keeps the guac from turning brown too
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quickly the lime not only adds flavor
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but also keeps the guac from turning
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brown too quickly it's a natural
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preservative now it's time to bring in
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the crunch and color with finely chopped
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red onion and tomatoes these add a
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wonderful texture and freshness make
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sure to deed the tomatoes to avoid
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watery guacamole nobody likes a soggy
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dip toss them into the bowl the color
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should be vibrant and inviting want a
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little kick chop up that jalapeno but be
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careful with the seeds if you don't like
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too much heat the seeds are where most
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of the heat is concentrated add it to
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the mix don't forget the cilantro this
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herb adds a burst of freshness that is
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essential to authentic guacamole chop it
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finely and throw it in the finer the
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chop the more evenly the flavor will be
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distributed it adds that fresh herby
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flavor that makes guac so irresistible
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trust me you don't want to skip this
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step finally a good pinch of salt to
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bring everything together salt enhances
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all the other flavors and makes them pop
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mix it all gently so you keep those
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lovely avocado chunks intact over mixing
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can make it too smooth and there you
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have it folks perfect guacamole every
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time it's simple fresh and absolutely
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delicious make sure to serve it with
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some fresh tortilla chips or as a
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topping for your favorite tacos it's
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versatile and goes with so many dishes
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remember the secret to great guacamole
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is in the fresh ingredients and the
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right balance of flavors don't skimp on
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quality so go ahead give this a try and
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impress your friends and family at your
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next gathering they'll be asking for
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your secret recipe if you found this
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