Guacamole

Guacamole

1/2 small yellow or1/4 red onion, minced
2 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 ripe Hass avocados
2 to 4 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh cilantro
1 ripe plum tomato, cored and diced

Soak the onion in cold water for 15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.

On a clean work surface, mash the garlic and salt with a flattened cook’s knife to a paste. Transfer the paste to the bowl with the onion.

Using a knife, cut the avocados in half, rotating around the seeds. Remove the seeds and discard.  Using a spoon, scoop the avocado flesh into the bowl with the onion and garlic. Repeat with the remaining avocados.

Add the cilantro and tomato to taste to the avocados. Using a rubber spatula or large fork, mix until just combined, keeping the guacamole chunky. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.