Classic Guacamole 

2 ripe avocados (preferably Haas with the pebbly skin) 
1 large garlic clove, mashed to a paste 
3 to 4 tablespoons lime juice 
1 jalapeno, or to taste, seeded and minced (wear rubber gloves) 
2 vine-ripened tomatoes, seeded and chopped fine 
1 small red onion, chopped fine 
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped 
Salt and freshly ground pepper 

Halve and pit avocados and scoop flesh into a large bowl. Mash avocado with a
fork and stir in remaining ingredients, combining well. Chill covered with
plastic wrap for at least 1 hour and up to 1 day. Stir guacamole well and serve
with tortilla chips. 

Yield: about 3 cups

From: Peg Baldassari <75402.3465@CompuServe.COM>
Newsgroups: rec.food.recipes
Date: 5 May 1997 20:52:21 -0600