Recipe: Guacamole

Whenever I go to a supermarket for grocery shopping in Hong Kong, I always see some people buying avocado. What I find it very interesting is the Chinese characters used for avocado, 鳄梨. It literally means “crocodile pear.” It seems they were named that way because the surface of avocado skin resembles that of crocodile’s. It’s always interesting to learn something new. Anyway, I have always been a big fan of this crocodile pear, and I always make guacamole when I make tacos. The Avocado & Tomato Salad Seasoning adds citrus, salt and a little heat, making the avocado dip taste especially good.

Tips: (1) Some people add raw garlic while others add fresh coriander. Enjoy your own arrangement! (2) The avocados I can get in Hong Kong are relatively small, which is why I used four.

Serving: 4

Ingredients

• 4 avocados
• 10g Regency Avocado & Tomato Salad Seasoning
• ½ red onion

Cooking instructions

1. Dice and mash the avocados. I usually use a pestle and mortar.
2. Mince the onion, then combine with the avocado mixture.
3. Add the Avocado & Tomato Salad Seasoning and mix thoroughly. Taste and adjust the amount if needed.
4. You now have your homemade guacamole. Enjoy with tomato salsa I shared in my previous article for homemade nachos or use it for other dishes such as tacos!

This article was written by Chia.
I’m a freelance translator with background in biology. Upon meeting my future husband in Spain, I moved to Hong Kong to start our lives together. I’m still exploring what Hong Kong has got to offer