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Creating a Perfect Guacamole
Tips for getting it right, every single time.
While we consider ourselves Mexican food experts, we’re not the authority when it comes to defining the perfect flavor, texture and spice level of your guacamole. Like everything else on your menu, it’s simply a matter of personal preference.
What we can share, however, is our formula for creating the perfect balance of flavor. Use it to lean into traditional guacamole ingredients or choose your own adventurous combination (because you’ll never stop looking for simple twists on everyday dishes).
Let’s Get Started
Making the perfect guacamole is easy. For every two pounds of hand-scooped avocado, mix in two cups of the categories below.
You’ll love how you can use everyday pantry items in new and unexpected ways. Just be sure to pick an ingredient from each column — sweet, sour, bitter, salty and umami — for an overall balanced dish.
SWEET
RIPE TOMATO
PINEAPPLE
SWEET CORN
ROASTED GARLIC
ROASTED RED PEPPER
DICED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
SUNDRIED TOMATO
GINGER PEAS
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
GRILLED ONIONS
CRABMEAT
BITTER
RAW ONION
RAW GARLIC
CILANTRO
GREEN HERBS
SCALLION
HATCH CHILES
ROASTED POBLANO
PEPPERS
DRIED CHILE PEPPERS
CUCUMBER
RAW BROCCOLI FLORETS
RAW CAULIFLOWER FLORETS
SHALLOTS
SALTY
SALT
SPECIAL SALTS
SMOKED
OAXACAN SALT
PINK SALT
CRUMBLED CHEESE
FETA
COTIJA
QUESO FRESCO
CHEDDAR
PARMESAN
SMOKED SALMON
ROASTED, SALTED PEPITAS
CAPERS
OLIVES
SALTED PISTACHIOS
BACON
SOUR
LIME JUICE
FLAVORED VINEGARS
LEMON JUICE
YOGURT
TOMATILLO
POMEGRANATE
ORANGE JUICE
We hope this inspires you to get creative and helps you serve up unique guacamole flavors without the hassle of having to bring on new SKUs.
Want to add more authentic Mexican flavor to your menu? Partner with us and we can help make it a little easier. All MegaMex Foods ingredients are thoughtfully crafted to save you time and labor without sacrificing quality.