Guacamole

Ingredients:

2 ripe Haas avocados.
1 onion, very finely chopped.
2 jalapeño peppers, pith and seeds removed, very finely chopped.
1 clove of garlic, very finely chopped.
juice of 1 medium size lime.
1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped.
1 teaspoon salt (this dish needs a lot of salt)
freshly ground white pepper to taste

The salt in this dish is not only for taste. Salt works as an abrasive to mash the onions, garlic and peppers and turn it into pulp.

Throw all ingredients in a bowl and use a spoon to mash things up. It's alright if some little chunks still exist.

Another method is to use a mortar and pestle to mix things together. Do not use a blender or food processor; the guacamole will lose the little chunkiness you want.

My favorite application is as a crostini:

1. Make the guacamole
2. Toast slices of crusty bread (baguette or Italian bread) in the oven or your favorite toaster
3. Slather the guacamole on the toast
4. Top it off with smoked salmon

You'll be amazed how fast this becomes the star dish of your party...