Servings: 4 serving
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 ripe Hass avocados
- Zest of 1 organic orange
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely minced
- pinch pinch of hing asafoetida
- 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- pinch pinch of fine Himalayan pink salt, or sea salt
- 1 small ripe tomato, diced seeds and excess juice removed
- 1 small jalapeño or serrano chili, deseeded and minced
- Additional fine Himalayan pink salt or sea salt, to taste optional
- Additional fresh orange juice, if needed optional
- Cilantro leaves, for garnish
- A light dusting of ground nutmeg, for garnish
Instructions
- Carefully pit and scoop the flesh of three ripe Hass avocados into a medium-sized mixing bowl, ensuring to preserve the integrity of the avocado flesh.
- Using a fork, gently mash the avocados to the desired consistency, which should be slightly lumpy to provide texture in the final guacamole.
- Add the zest of one organic orange to the bowl, taking care not to include the white pith, which can impart bitterness.
- Juice the zested orange and measure two tablespoons of the fresh juice, then combine it with the avocado.
- Finely mince one tablespoon of fresh chives and incorporate them into the avocado mixture to replace the traditional use of onions while adhering to sattvic principles.
- In place of garlic, crush a pinch of hing (asafoetida) using a mortar and pestle, then stir it into the mix, taking care to distribute it evenly.
- Grind a teaspoon of whole cumin seeds and half a teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg in a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, releasing their aromatic oils, and add them to the avocado.
- Cut one small ripe tomato into 1/4-inch dice, taking care to remove the seeds and excess juice, and gently fold into the guacamole to maintain the integrity of the tomato pieces.
- To enhance the spice profile, deseed and mince one small jalapeño or serrano chili (dependent on desired heat level) and fold into the guacamole, ensuring even distribution without overpowering the delicate flavors.
- Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or a splash more orange juice, if necessary, to achieve a balanced harmony between the rich avocado and the aromatic spices.
- For the best results, let the guacamole sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together, although it can also be served immediately if desired.
- Serve the Orange Spice Guacamole in a clean serving bowl, garnished with a few cilantro leaves and a light dusting of ground nutmeg for presentation, accompanied by an assortment of fresh sattvic accompaniments, such as crudité or whole-grain crackers.
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06/10/2024 10:45 am GMT
