Bangkok Guacamole


Bangkok Guacamole

Ingredients:
4 fully ripened avocados, halved pitted and peeled
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 Thai chile, stem and seeds removed, finely chopped
1-1/2 tablespoons lime juice
1-1/2 tablespoon unsweetened coconut milk
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon very finely chopped Kaffir lime leaf (optional)
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/4 cup toasted sweetened flaked coconut, divided
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint

In large mixing bowl, combine avocados, onion, chile, limejuice, coconut milk, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, cumin, Kaffir lime leaf and turmeric. With potato masher or back of fork, mash until chunky. Stir in nuts, 2 tablespoons of the toasted coconut and the mint leaves. Transfer to serving bowl, sprinkle with remaining coconut. Serves 8.

Adapted from: Avocados from Mexico
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