Avocado “Mayonnaise”

Name: Avocado “Mayonnaise”
Yield: makes about 1 cup
Ingredients: 1 large or 2 small ripe avocados, peeled and pitted; 1 habanero or other hot fresh chile, stemmed and seeded, or hot red pepper flakes, or to taste; 1 garlic clove, peeled and lightly smashed; 2 scallions, trimmed and roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves; Juice of 1 lime, or to taste; Salt and black pepper to taste

December 14, 2011

Neither mayonnaise nor guacamole, but something in between and, in some instances, better than either as a sandwich spread. Great, too, as a dip for cold shellfish. You can also thin it with heavy cream, sour cream, or yogurt and use it as a salad dressing (think of it as real Green Goddess). Make it spicy or not, as you like; I’ve had it both ways.

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