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Spicy Yucatecan Habanero Guac
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Spicy Yucatecan Habanero Guac

A fiery blend using roasted habaneros and sour orange juice.

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

5 min

Servings

3

Ingredients

  • 3 large Ripe Hass avocados
  • 2 whole Habanero peppers
  • 3 tablespoons Sour orange juice (Naranja Agria)
  • 0.25 cup Red onion
  • 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
  • 1 medium Roma tomato
  • 1 teaspoon Sea salt
  • 1 clove Garlic clove
  • 2 sliced Radishes(optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place the whole habanero peppers and the unpeeled garlic clove in a dry skillet over medium-high heat, roasting until charred on all sides.

  2. 2

    Remove the charred skin from the garlic and the stems from the habaneros; finely mince both into a paste (remove seeds for less heat).

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, soak the finely diced red onion in the sour orange juice for 10 minutes to mellow the bite.

  4. 4

    Halve the avocados, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a large molcajete or mixing bowl.

  5. 5

    Coarsely mash the avocado, leaving some chunks for texture rather than making a smooth puree.

  6. 6

    Fold in the habanero-garlic paste, the soaked onions (including the juice), and the diced tomato.

  7. 7

    Stir in the chopped cilantro and sea salt, tasting to ensure the acidity and salt are balanced.

  8. 8

    Garnish with sliced radishes and a tiny drizzle of olive oil before serving immediately with thick corn chips.

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