Guacamole
The Controversial Ingredient Your Guacamole Has Been Missing
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Charles H.
August 9, 2019
This isn’t anything new. From adding yogurt, sour cream, or mayo. I’ve seen all the tricks for so-called preservation or achieving a creamier product when it comes to guac. I say, do what you love. And if you don’t have the aforementioned additives, a nice piece of plastic wrap/parchment pressed against the top of the guac has never let me down.
zaqary
July 28, 2019
I’ve been adding sour cream or buttermilk for at least 25 years. I’m interested in the others use of mayo, I imagine it’d be similar, or like adding olive oil. I’ve done that and it adds a little something nice too.
Susan B.
July 27, 2019
mayo or sour cream. Been doing this forever behind my guests backs! Texture and flavor both improved.
Kimberly R.
July 29, 2019
That's definitely a great approach for people with potential allergies and food restrictions.
Earlene M.
July 27, 2019
Mayo. Maybe a tablespoon per 2 large avocados. It rounds out the fat and makes it taste and "feel" better. But I'm going to try the sour cream next time.
MBE
July 27, 2019
I almost always add a bit of good mayonnaise! Likely more controversial than sour cream but we love it!
emmy J.
July 24, 2019
My go-to recipe for guacamole for a crowd calls for low-fat cottage cheese. It's more guacamole-ish than for-real, but it makes a single avocado go a long way, and, yes, it doesn't go brown. (Guacamole with Cottage Cheese, from Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites)
MLHE
July 28, 2019
Yes to cottage cheese! My grandmother did this for me and my 10 cousins for family gatherings back in the 1960s and it really stretched the guacamole enjoyment for all. She also added fresh chunks of tomatoes, green onions, maybe some chopped jalapenos, and oh...we used to eat that great guacamole with Fritos and drink Cokes...the good old days of summer. Thank you!
Rachel P.
July 24, 2019
I had no idea this was controversial - I do it in my cookbook, but I can attest to how delicious it is!
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