AVOCADO "MAYONNAISE"

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Avocado

Neither mayonnaise nor guacamole, but something in between and, in some instances, better than either as a sandwich spread. Great, too, as a dip for cold shellfish. You can also thin it with heavy cream, sour cream, or yogurt and use it as a salad dressing (think of it as real Green Goddess). Make it spicy or not, as you like; I've had it both ways.

Yield makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large or 2 small ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
1 habanero or other hot fresh chile, stemmed and seeded, or hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 garlic clove, peeled and lightly smashed
2 scallions, trimmed and roughly chopped
1 tablespoon neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Juice of 1 lime, or to taste
Salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients but the lime juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Scrape into a bowl and add the lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste, then taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

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