Authentic Guacamole

Authentic Guacamole

• 2 ripe California avocados
• 3 serrano chiles* with seeds, minced, or 1
• fresh jalapeño chile with seeds, minced (wear rubber gloves)
• 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt, or to taste

  * available at Mexican markets and some specialty produce markets

  Halve and pit avocados. Scoop avocado flesh into a bowl, discarding peel, and mash together with chiles. (Guacamole should be chunky.) Season guacamole with salt and serve immediately.

  Makes about 1 cup.