Classic Mexican Guacamole: 

• 3 large avocados, perfectly ripe
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeno, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 lime
• 1 tomato (optional, leave out if not in season) diced
• pinch cayenne, chili flakes or Aleppo Chili.

Optional Garnishes: drizzle of olive oil, cherry tomatoes, sliced radishes, grilled corn, sliced jalapeno,  pickled red onions, cilantro, aleppo chili flakes, pumkin seeds

Serve with corn chips

Furikake Guacamole (A Japanese-style Guacamole)  

• 3 ripe avocados
• 2 scallions, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped or use ginger paste ( dont use powder)
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce ( or GF soy sauce)
• 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon Furikake seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (or use 1 teaspoon wasabi paste, or 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chili like jalapeno)

Garnish: watermelon radish, black radish or diakon radish, cucumber ribbons, drizzle of sesame oil

Serve with sesame rice crackers.

Middle-Eastern Guacamole: 

• 3 large avocados, perfectly ripe
• 1 garlic clove, finely minced- use a garlic press
• 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup italian parsley, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon sumac
• 1 tablespoon tahini paste (optional)
• 1 lemon, zest and juice

Garnishes: Dukkah or Zaatar, Isreali salad (see notes) or tomatoes, cucumber, olives, olive oil, or feta cubes (or swoosh of labneh ) dill and parsley.

Serve with Pita Chips.