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In the 1697 book, A New Voyage Round the World, the first known description of a guacamole recipe (though not known by that name) was by English privateer and naturalist William Dampier, who in his visit to Central America during one of his circumnavigations, noted a native preparation made of grinding together avocados, sugar, and lime juice. [16]
It is used as the base for the Mexican dip known as guacamole, [4] as well as a spread on corn tortillas or toast, served with spices. Avocado is a primary ingredient in avocado soup. Avocado slices are frequently added to hamburgers and tortas and is a key ingredient in California rolls and other makizushi ("maki", or rolled sushi).
Avocado smoothie (also called "avocado shake") – the Vietnamese avocado smoothie (Sinh Tố Bơ) is made from sweet condensed milk, milk and crushed ice, but the avocado is blended or mashed. Avocado margarita – a margarita prepared with muddled or blended avocado. [22] [23] Guacamole can be used in its preparation. [24]
According to a University of California survey in 2015, avocado “is one of the most water-intensive orchard crops, requiring approximately 50 gallons of water per pound of fruit.”
Extracted from the pulp of the avocado fruit, avocado oil has many of the same benefits, including monounsaturated fats, which the American Heart Association recommends replacing saturated and ...
"Although guacamole alone is not enough to meet folate needs, guacamole is a delicious source of essential nutrients like folate and can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet." 6. Cultural relevance
Ketchup is a sweet and tangy sauce, typically made from tomatoes, vinegar, a sweetener, and assorted seasonings and spices. Mostarda is an Italian condiment made of candied fruit and a mustard-flavored syrup. Olive oil and olives. Aioli – West Mediterranean sauce of garlic and oil; Ajvar – Balkan condiment; Amba – Mango pickle condiment
2 ripe avocados with dark, rough skin (not the smooth, tasteless emerald giants), in rough cubes; 3 / 4 cup scallions, green and white parts finely sliced; 3 limes' juice (yield, about 5 Tbsp); 2 ...