Mama Milia's 'Best Guacamole Ever' - A Patch Recipe Share

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — Need a new twist on guacamole? Then check out this "old family recipe."

Orange County native and author Annette Sandoval, the daughter of Mexican-American immigrant parents and the youngest of five children who grew up in the Santa Ana "barrio," shared with Patch the ingredients for her Mama Milia's dish, which she lovingly dubs the "Best Guacamole Ever."

Named after a Mouseketeer, as "her mother wanted one of her children to have an 'American' name," Sandoval noted that guac-recipe preparers can "feel free to go all Latina on it by adding extra jalapeño and garlic!"

And since July 31 is "National Avocado Day," the recipe is quite timely. Enjoy, from Patch!

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Mama Milia's Guacamole

RECIPE:

• Serves 4
• Prep time: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 avocados. Since avocados are sold per unit, choose the biggest ones you can find. They should feel firm yet soft.
• ½ small red onion, finely minced
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• 2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
• 1 large clove of minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro (fresh)
• 1 small finely minced fresh jalapeño (add seeds for heat)
• ¼ teaspoon cumin powder (optional)
• Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

METHOD:

• Place avocado flesh in a medium bowl.
• Mash with a fork, or potato masher until slightly lumpy.
• Mix in the remaining ingredients and adjust seasoning.
• Guacamole may be served with tortilla chips or with any Mexican dish.

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Sandoval's books include Women Are Like Chickens, All Eggs, Breast and Thighs, Spitfire and Homegrown Healing: Traditional Home Remedies From Mexico. To view more articles and recipes from Sandoval, go to her website.

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