Three to four avocados are used in a batch of guacamole to feed six to eight people.
An estimated 26 million avocados are sold to make more than 8 million lbs. of guacamole for Super Bowl Sunday, according to the California Avocado Commission. The popular chip dip is made from a few key ingredients and a variation of spices that give the dip its flavor.
Garlic
Garlic is known for having a strong and characteristic odor. You can mince the garlic yourself from a fresh garlic bulb, or use the garlic spice, which is already minced for you and does not have a strong odor in its dried state. A little bit of garlic goes a long way. You shouldn't need to add more than a teaspoon of garlic spice per avocado.
Cumin
Cumin is used in some guacamole recipes. The spice, which is grown mostly in the Mediterranean, has a distinctive aroma that is used to add spice and complement sweetness to the guacamole. The spice is often used in Indian and Mexican cuisine, and it is sometimes confused with caraway because the two spices look very much alike.
Pepper
Ground peppercorns give guacamole an added kick of flavor. The peppercorns are dried berries of a climbing vine, which are crushed to produce pepper. The spice has been used since the Middle Ages and was once considered a luxury. Today, peppercorns are available at local and are affordable.
Adobo Seasoning
Use adobo seasoning in your guacamole to quickly add all of the spice you need. The Latino spice, which is popularly used in Mexico, is a mixture that consists of garlic, onion, black pepper, Mexican oregano, cumin, cayenne red pepper and salt. The seasoning is available in grocery stores throughout the US.
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