Authentic Easy Guacamole

Step 1

Cut around the avocado, lengthwise, until you feel the knife hit the pit. Then, rotate the avocado to cut all the way around the pit, dividing the avocado in half. Twist the two halves apart.

Step 2

Place the half with the pit on a cutting board and whack it with a large chef’s knife, aiming to imbed your knife in the center of the pit. Once imbedded, twist the knife to release the pit from the avocado. Tap the knife on the side of a bowl to remove the pit from the knife.

Step 3

Use a large spoon to scoop the avocado flesh out of the skin. Place the avocado flesh into a bowl.

Step 4

Place the onion, chili, cilantro, and salt in a medium bowl. Mash them with the back of a fork to release some oils.

Step 5

Add the avocado and mash with a fork until slightly chunky.

Step 6

Add the remaining ingredients and mash and mix until combined.

Step 7

Taste your guacamole and adjust the salt and pepper to taste.