This Guacamole Recipe comes from a local Maui who swore it was the best. After one bite, I had to agree! It’s fresh, simple, and full of flavor!
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When A Tour Guide In Maui Gave Me The Best Guac Recipe!
A few years ago, my husband and I were in Maui and took the Road to Hana tour. After passing all the avocado trees, I started chatting with our guide about avocados, which of course quickly led to guacamole.
He swore his guacamole recipe was the best—and made me take notes to get it just right. After decades in restaurants before becoming a tour guide, he claimed his guac was famous.
The minute I got home, I tried it—and he was right. It was the best guac I’d ever had. I made a few tweaks to fit a regular serving size, and I’m so excited to share it with you!
Guacamole Recipe Starter Pack
You only need a few simple ingredients to whip up one of the best dips ever:
- Avocados: If you have a bunch, keep them in the fridge to slow ripening until you’re ready to make guac.
- Red onion: Finely dice so it doesn’t overpower the other ingredients.
- Jalapeño: Remove ribs and seeds for less heat; leave in for more.
- Cilantro or chives: Cilantro has a stronger flavor, while chives are milder.
- Lime & lemon: Using both was his best secret. They add flavor and prevent browning.
The Maui Guacamole Recipe Method
Instead of tossing everything into a bowl, here’s how he did it:
- Chop all the non-avocado ingredients directly on a large cutting board until they form a fine, deliciously smelling paste.
- Transfer to a bowl, add avocado chunks, and mash them into the paste using a fork.
- Season with both lemon and lime juice, plus salt and pepper. Taste, adjust, and devour.
How To Nail Your Guac Every Time
- The best guacamole recipe requires ripe (soft) avocados. Press gently at the top near the stem—if it feels soft, it’s ready to mash.
- Adjust salt depending on your chips. You might not need much salt in the guac if the chips are salty. Always taste them together first.
Use This Guacamole Recipe With…
Guacamole doesn’t just belong on a chip. Try:
- Slathered on bread (like avocado toast) with some veggie toppings.
- On a sandwich or burger. Replace the mayo with a scoop of guac (or add both!).
- With blackened or fried fish. I love guacamole scooped on a flaky white fish!
- With eggs. Fried, scrambled, and deviled are all great with some guac.
Quick Tip
To soften an avocado faster, put it in a brown paper bag with an apple or banana for 1–3 days. Once soft, keep it in the fridge and eat it within a few days.
Storage
How to Keep Guac Looking Fresh!
The easiest way to keep it fresh? Cover it with a thin layer of water. It sounds odd, but it works—I’ve tested it over and over. Here’s how:
- Spoon this guacamole recipe into a small airtight container and flatten the top.
- Gently pour about ½ inch of cold water over it.
- Seal with a lid and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- When ready to eat, pour off the water, scrape any browned spots, and stir.
More Delicious Dips To Try:
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Easy 7 Layer Bean Dip
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Baked Potato Dip
Guacamole Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place the finely chopped onion, finely chopped jalapeño, and finely chopped cilantro or chives on a cutting board. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt over everything. Chop together with a knife, then mash with the back of a fork until you get a thick paste. Use a spatula to scrape every bit of this paste into a bowl.
- Remove the peels and pits of the avocados and add the flesh to the bowl. Use a fork to mash the avocado, incorporating it with the paste as you mash. Once fairly mashed, add in 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp lemon juice, garlic powder, and more salt and pepper to taste (I add 1/4 teaspoon of each). Mix.
- Give the guacamole a taste test (with chips) to properly gauge saltiness (chips are salty!) then adjust any flavors to personal preference—more salt/pepper/lime/lemon, etc. Serve with chips or however you’d like to enjoy it.
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Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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