About the Blog - Fragments of a Life

This blog will contain things I have written; some of my best photos; and a selection of my favourite recipes. I am truly fortunate to have traveled to and worked in fascinating places, met remarkable people, and seen many of the wonders of planet earth. Friends have urged me to write about these experiences and to publish my photographs. Maybe, one day, these will come together into a book. For now, they will be presented as fragments of a life since I am not yet prepared to "retire" and write. As well, for many years, I have been promising to publish my "cookbook". As I cannot get my act together to edit that all at once, I will start publishing those recipes one by one.

Friday, May 3, 2013

Guocomole (A Mexican Dip)



When you can get ripe avocados, this Mexican dip is always a party treat, served with corn chips for dipping.

2 large ripe avocado pears (you cannot make this if the avocados are hard)
4 tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/2 onion or 2 shallots, very finely chopped
4 tablespoons finely chopped sweet green pepper
1 glove minced garlic
juice of one large lemon
1 teaspoon or powdered coriander
salt and freshly ground pepper


  • Peel and mash the avocado. 
  • Immediately add the lemon juice and leave the avocado pits in with the mashed avocado to avoid discolouration. 
  • Add the tomatoes, onions, green pepper, garlic, coriander, salt and pepper. 
  • Mix everything well. Adjust seasoning to your taste (more or less coriander, salt, lemon juice, etc.) 
  •  Just before serving as a dip, with chips, remove the avocado pits.

 Variations
  • If you like your dip spicier, you can add chili powder to the mixture.
  • Some people like it creamier, with more avocado and less tomato.
  • Others add finely chopped coriander leaves or parsley.
  • Before serving the dip, you can add a little olive oil or more lemon juice.

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