Why it works: Avocado and lime match in chemistry and in kitchens. They rank in the top 1% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 1,117 recipes. Both carry decanal, which smells soap, orange peel. The science ↓
Chunky Guacamole
Serves 6Ingredients
Directions
Peel and dice avocados.
Sprinkle the avocados with lime juice.
Add salsa fresca and toss to mix.
Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
What these numbers assume: 3 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Avocado | 1 medium (150g) | 240 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Lime | juice of 1 lime (44ml) | 11 |
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 + limetop 1% of all pairsSmell alikestrongCooked together1,117 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 texture and rich fat that make up the body of the dip.
- Lime juice
- Adds acidity that brightens flavor and slows browning of the cut avocado.
- Salsa fresca
- Adds moisture, tomato and onion flavor, and extra seasoning throughout the dip.
The step that matters
Sprinkle the avocados with lime juice right after dicing. Cut avocado flesh oxidizes and turns brown when exposed to air. Acid from the lime juice slows this browning, so adding it promptly keeps the guacamole looking fresh.
“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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