Why it works: Avocado and milk work together. They rank in the top 22% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 177 recipes. Both carry decanal, which smells soap, orange peel. The science ↓
Guacamole Picoso
Ingredients
Directions
Cut the California avocados into pieces and put them in a blender or food processor.
Cut the serrano peppers in half and add them to the avocados together with salt to taste.
Add about 1/4 cup milk.
Blend together until smooth.
If the guacamole is too thick, add the rest of the milk to reach desired consistency.
Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
What these numbers assume: 3 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Avocado | 1 medium (150g) | 240 |
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.
Steps grouped into stages for easier reading; the method is the source's own.
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The flavor team
The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.
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Avocado + milktop 22% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together177 recipes
Shared aroma: decanal (soap, orange peel).
Ranks compare each pair with 20,000 random ingredient pairs on CompKitchen. How we score pairs
What each ingredient does
- Avocados
- Provide the creamy base and fat that give the guacamole its smooth, rich texture.
- Serrano peppers
- Add heat and a sharp, green flavour to the dish.
- Milk
- Adds moisture to loosen the blend and adjust the final consistency.
The step that matters
Blend until smooth. Blending breaks down the avocado cells and releases its fats, which create a smooth, creamy texture. Stopping early leaves lumps, while overblending can make the texture gluey. Adding milk gradually lets you control thickness.
“What each ingredient does” and “The step that matters” were written by Claude from this recipe’s own method and reviewed in samples by CompKitchen.
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