guacamole

Thân thiện

A chef prepares fresh guacamole in a kitchen.

Definition

Noun: A dip or spread of Mexican origin, made primarily from mashed ripe avocado, typically mixed with chopped onions, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, chili peppers, and seasonings like salt and garlic.

Examples

• The restaurant serves fresh tortilla chips with guacamole.
• For the party, I need to make a large bowl of guacamole.
• This guacamole recipe uses jalapeño for a bit of heat.

Advanced Usage

• "To make guacamole": Refers to the process of preparing the dish.
  • She taught me how to make authentic guacamole.
• "Guacamole" as a descriptor: Can be used attributively to describe other foods containing it.
  • I ordered a guacamole burger with extra avocado.

Variants and Related Words

• Guac (n., informal): A common casual abbreviation for guacamole.
  • Would you like some guac with those chips?
• Avocado (n.): The primary fruit used to make guacamole.

Synonyms

• Avocado dip: A descriptive synonym highlighting the main ingredient.
• Avocado spread: Emphasizes its use as a topping rather than just a dip.

Related Phrases

• "Extra guacamole": A common request when ordering Mexican food, asking for an additional portion, often for an extra charge.
  • I'll have the burrito bowl with extra guacamole, please.
• "Hold the guacamole": A request to omit guacamole from a dish when ordering.
  • Can I get the salad but hold the guacamole? I'm allergic.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a dip made of mashed avocado mixed with chopped onions and other seasonings