Chunky Guacamole

One of the things I'll miss most when we  move back to Romania is Hass avocado. No other avocado has the wonderful nutty flavor and soft, creamy texture that Hass avocado has... And it follows that for a really flavorful guacamole you need Hass avocado...

Here's a traditional guacamole recipe I've been making for years.

Ingredients:

1 large ripe Hass avocado

1/2 Serrano pepper, finely chopped (more if you like your guacamole spicier)

1 shallot, finely chopped

1 ripe flavorful tomato, chopped

one big handful of cilantro, chopped

1-2 cloves garlic, minced

juice of 1/2 lime (to taste)

salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Finely chop the tomato, Serrano peppers, garlic, onion and cilantro. Halve and pit the avocado, scoop out the flesh into a small bowl and mash with a fork, making sure to leave it a bit chunky. Add the chopped ingredients, fold them in, then season with lime, salt and pepper. Serve with tortillas of your choice.