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LAist Food Editor Gab Chabrán and his mom Gail stand inside of her kitchen holding a bowl of Gail's famous guacamole.LAist’s Food editor Gab Chabrán grew up eating his mom's guacamole, the in-demand party dish for friends and family functions. She finally shared her secrets. One surprising tip? Use a potato masher.Use a ripe avocado. Yes, easier said than done. How do you know which one to pick? We have the tricks of the trade.She doesn't have one.
Mom’s guacamole is so famous among her close-knit circle of friends that it’s often requested whenever there’s a party.But what is it about my mom’s guacamole that is so legendary? I had to find out.First, she told me, use a ripe Hass avocado. It's hard to tell if they're ripe; you should look at the skin's appearance. They darken as they ripen, so look for one that's dark, almost blueish-black in color, and with a skin that's not too shiny, but nearly opaque.
Without a recipe, she says tasting as you go is critical to ensure it fits your liking. It may need a little more salt or acid — just do what tastes best to you. Gail's tools for making her legendary guacamole. The molcajete that was passed down from Gab's father's side, which has been in the family for generations, and her trusty potato masherHer secret? Using a potato masher to eliminate any chunks. Yes, it's old school, but she doesn’t recommend using a blender or a food processor, as she thinks they cause the guacamole to have too much air, making it more of a mousse.
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