You’ll never hear us turn down freshly-made guacamole with crispy, crunchy tortilla chips. This easy guacamole recipe is a classic that’s best made in a Mexican mortar and pestle called a molcajete, but a bowl and a potato masher or fork works fine as well. Just don’t rush to get this recipe on the table too quickly. It takes a while for the avocado to absorb all the flavors you add to it. So if you ever find yourself wondering if your guac is spicy (or salty, or lime-y) enough, wait a few minutes before you add more so that you don’t accidentally overseason it.
If you’re serving it as a dip, try it alongside a bowl of roasted and lightly chunky homemade salsa, pico de gallo when tomatoes are in season, or salsa verde, all of which will add an acidic punch to the spread.