Asian-Inspired Guacamole

Avocado combines with gochujang, lemongrass, basil, and a whole myriad of Asian flavors to make this guacamole an unlikely hit.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 97 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch curry powder
• 1 pinch ground cumin
• 1 splash lime juice
• 1 avocado, halved and pitted
• 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
• 3 yellow cherry tomatoes, diced
• 5 leaves fresh basil, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon lemongrass paste (such as Gourmet Garden™)
• 0.25 green bell pepper, finely chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine tomatoes, bell pepper, and basil in a large bowl or mortar. Spoon avocado into the bowl. Add lemongrass paste, salt, lime juice, gochujang, curry powder, and cumin, in that order. Mash and combine using a pestle or wooden spoon until guacamole appears brown with specks of color.