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In the kitchenEDITORIAL BRIEF

How To Make The Best Guacamole

Guacamole begins with ripe avocado, then gains brightness, texture and heat from a few complementary ingredients.

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FROM THE VIGA JOURNAL · 2025

A brief edition of this story from the Viga archive.

01

Build the base

The article combines avocado with onion, tomato, garlic, chili, lime, cilantro and seasoning. Mash the avocado to your preferred texture, then fold in the chopped ingredients and taste before adjusting.

02

Make it your own

Its variations include a smoky pepper element, additional avocado pieces or a little fruit for contrast. Serve as a dip or alongside a meal, with the texture and heat adjusted to the people eating it.

Originally published March 3, 2025More stories
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