Mexican · appetizer
Guacamole
Guacamole reads sourness 6.4, citrus 6.2 and richness 4.8 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Mexican appetizer, about 15 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 3.0 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 8.2 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.4 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.0 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.4 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sourness 6.4 · Citrus 6.2 · Richness 4.8 · Heat 3.9 · Herbaceous 3.5 · Salinity 2.9 · Allium 2.8 · Sweetness 2.4 · Umami 2.0 · Fruity 1.8 · Earthy 1.3 · Floral 0.8 · Bitterness 0.6 · Nutty 0.6
What's in it (7)
- 3 ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup white onion finely diced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
- 1 serrano
- salt to taste
- 1 medium tomato optional
Time & effort: about 15 min (10 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 141.9 kcal, 1.5 g protein, 12 g fat, 7.3 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Halve and pit avocados, scoop flesh into a molcajete or bowl and mash to your preferred texture.
- Fold in lime juice, onion, chile, cilantro, and salt.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve immediately with tostadas or tortilla chips.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.