Saturday, May 8, 2010

Yemenite Guacamole

Yemenite Guacamole

4 ripe avocados from Mexico, halved, seeded and peeled
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 medium red onion, finely minced
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
Large pinch ground cumin
Large pinch ground coriander
Large pinch ground cayenne
Small pinch ground cardamom
1/2 cup (canned) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
4 dried figs, finely diced
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

In a large mixing bowl, combine avocados, lemon juice, onion, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, cayenne, and cardamom. Mash with a potato masher or the back of a fork. Stir in chickpeas, figs, and mint leaves. Mix well. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

Makes 1 batch guacamole

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