Step 1

Using a spoon, scoop the flesh of the avocados into a low serving bowl, discarding any bruised, browned areas.

Step 2

Using a pastry cutter, potato masher, or fork, mash up the avocado until it reaches your desired texture (I like my guacamole to have some texture, so I stop mashing once there are just small chunks remaining).

Step 3

Promptly add the onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, coriander, and salt. Stir to combine.

Step 4

Taste and add additional salt (I often add up to 1/2 teaspoon more), until the flavors really sing. If it needs more zip, add a little more lime juice (or, if it tastes too limey already, don’t worry—it will mellow out after a brief rest).