Guacamole can really complete a dish, whether it accompanies a Mexican-inspired meal or serves as a nacho dip that is filling, creamy, and guaranteed to hit the spot. Getting the ingredients together and then chopping and mincing them in a bowl may seem easy enough, but there is a more efficient way to get the results that are truly clump-free. Making use of a clean plastic bag is the secret to serving guacamole in an even easier way than the traditional method. Whether you’re devoted to the simple and safe guac recipes or you like to get a little experimental with a not-so-classic guacamole creation, it is useful to have a go-to method to whip up this dish.
First, get all your guacamole ingredients together in a plastic or zip lock bag and seal it. Using your hands, mash the ingredients together through the plastic. Motions like kneading and massaging will help to get the ingredients smoothly blended together. Once you’re happy with the consistency, slice a small hole in the corner of the bag (in a similar way to piping icing sugar) and squeeze the guacamole into a bowl. The beauty of this method is that it requires no extra tools, is hands-free (a win-win as far as food safety and hygiene goes), eliminates mess and clean-up, and saves you tons of time.
Tips to serve a bowl of guacamole you’re proud of
There are a few ways to ensure that you are getting the most out of this guacamole hack. The first thing you’ll want to ensure is that your ingredients are evenly distributed. You can achieve this by shaking up the ingredients once they are in the bag or taking extra time during the mashing phase. If you’re serving this guacamole and don’t want to interrupt the presentation of your handy pipe work, this step is important. No worries if you’re going for more of a chunkier look and are happy to redistribute with a fork or potato masher.
Another way to elevate your guacamole is to consider the garnishes that you add afterwards. One of the most trusted garnishes for a hearty bowl of guacamole is cilantro. Unless you’re among the people who hate the taste of cilantro, this fresh herb will add a slightly citrussy and classic flavor to this dip. Another great garnish idea is chopped chipotle for some added spice, or a sprinkling of feta cheese for an added creaminess to complement the avocado.
