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Guacamole, an avocado-based dip that was popular in Aztec cuisine as early as the 16th century, was brought back to Spain by the Conquistadors. [1] Its reputation as an aphrodisiac derives from the words that combine to form the word ahuaca-molli ("guacamole" in the Aztec language): molli meant "something mashed or pureed into a sauce" and as well as meaning "avocado" ahuacatl meant "testicle".
Aztec men sharing a meal. Florentine Codex, late 16th century. Aztec cuisine is the cuisine of the former Aztec Empire and the Nahua peoples of the Valley of Mexico prior to European contact in 1519. The most important staple was corn , a crop that was so important to Aztec society that it played a central part in their culture.
[19] [20] Recipes often call for lime juice, cilantro, onions, and jalapeños. Some non-traditional recipes may call for sour cream, tomatoes, basil, or peas. [21] Due to the presence of polyphenol oxidase in the cells of avocado, exposure to oxygen in the air causes an enzymatic reaction and develops melanoidin pigment, turning the sauce brown ...
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Grab the titular Flying Burrito, which is made with skirt steak, Gulf shrimp, Creole chicken, melted cheddar-jack cheese, black beans, yellow rice, salsa la fonda, guacamole, and sour cream. Rina ...
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Guacamole (Nahuatl āhuacamolli), an avocado-based sauce that began in pre-Hispanic Mexico A native American grinder stone tool or " metate " from Central Mexico Around 7000 BCE, the indigenous peoples of Mexico and Central America hunted game and gathered plants , including wild chili peppers .
Oschmann says homemade and store-bought guacamole recipes typically include avocados, red onion, jalapenos or green chilis and cilantro. The dip is versatile and goes well beyond dips—it always has.