Fresh Guacamole with a Surprise Twist is hand-mixed guacamole with a squeeze of fresh orange juice.
A dash of salsa contributes to the perfect amount of onion taste needed for authentic guac.
I love secret ingredients. They’re all over my blog: cardamom in my sweet yeast bread, chocolate in my chili, and ground cloves in my cinnamon rolls to name a few. They are usually in small amounts so the flavor is unrecognizable, but they add a distinctive touch.
Can I make substitutions for the orange juice in my guacamole?
The secret ingredient in my guacamole is a squeeze of fresh orange juice, something I learned from Boudro’s, my favorite restaurant on the Riverwalk in San Antonio.
Lime juice and lemon juice are the more common ingredients in guac, so they can easily sub for the orange juice.
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What about the texture?
Guacamole is subject to personal tastes and family traditions, much like meatloaf or potato salad. I like mine chunky (chunkier than shown above– it got a touch too much love in the whole mixing and picture-taking process).
This recipe is relatively mild so the natural flavor of avocado can be appreciated.
No raw onions are allowed in my guacamole. My favorite salsa adds the ideal onion flavor. Almost any variety made by D.L. Jardines will work.
Interesting additions:
If you prefer more zip, try adding one of the following to Fresh Guacamole with a Surprise Twist:
- a few dashes of hot sauce like Frank’s Red Hot or Tabasco Green Pepper Sauce
- a spicier salsa
- chopped fresh garlic or onions
- Pico De Gallo
Guacamole is commonly served as a dip with chips. However, I also like guacamole on sandwiches like a BLT or a Beefy Bean and Frito Burger. Try guacamole on toast (spread like jelly), or used as a condiment alongside other Mexican food.
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How to make guacamole:
How do I store leftover guacamole?
That is a good question. I’ve tried leaving the seed in the prepared guac. Not much good.
Plastic wrap isn’t much better. You still have to physically remove the top layer.
I like Faith Durand’s idea over at the kitchn.com. Cover leftover guacamole with a thin layer of water. Add a lid and refrigerate.
Pour the water off when you are ready to use it. Stir it up and your avocado dip is good as new.
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Fresh Guacamole with a Surprise Twist
Hand-mixed guacamole with a squeeze of orange
Ingredients
- 3 large, ripe avocados
- 2 tablespoons salsa of your choice
- Juice of 1/2 orange
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Slice avocado lengthwise and split in half. Remove the flesh to a small bowl.
- Use a table knife to chop avocados until chunky. Mix in salsa and orange juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped fresh tomatoes and cilantro if desired.
Notes
Substitute lime or lemon juice for all or part of the orange juice for a more traditional guacamole.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 107Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 89mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 4gSugar: 5gProtein: 1g
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Chris
Just made this. It was really excellent. Topped it of with a beer of my choice. Thanks for the recepie!
Anthony
I just ate at Boudros and the guacamole was the best I’ve ever had…and I’ve had a lot of guacamole!!!! Do you have a similar recipe??
Paula
Anthony,
You have found my similar recipe. It is not THE recipe–just my attempt to get close. I do not like pico de gallo so I don’t add it but I know the restaurant does.
tasteofbeirut
I adore guacamole and will try your version; in Lebanon I might use bitter oranges which are used there a lot to make extracts and jams.
Rebekah
This sounds very interesting, I’ll definitely have to try it! I usually make my own pico de gallo with roma tomatoes, sweet yellow onion (it’s much milder), tons of cilantro, fresh lime juice, a bit of kosher salt and some fresh-cracked pepper. Super-simple–I just mix that straight into my mashed avocado and make sure to add enough of the juice, which does help keep it from browning. I make enough pico to serve it separately from the guac for those who don’t care for avocado (though they’re crazy, I say). I couldn’t tell you how long it keeps in the fridge, because there’s never any left to put away!
Ispahan
What great idea to add orange juice to the Guacamole.
There is an avocado remaining in my fridge..will buy some orange tomorrow 🙂
Tracey @ Kitchen Playground
Oh. my. goodness!! I’ve had that guacamole at Boudro’s on the Riverwalk! Which is only interesting because I live North Carolina, not Texas. 🙂 It IS yummy!
Mimi
NIce variation on guacamole.
Mimi
Sandy
Paula,
I will be printing off this recipe. I love guacamole and this looks like a winner! I became familiar with D. L. Jardines when we sold it in a store where I use to work. The Peach Salsa would fly off the shelf.
Sandwiches? Yes. I love the Bacon avocado sandwich at Boo Boo’s but it has been years since I’ve had one. You have inspired me once again and the wheels are turning.
Chung-Ah @ Damn Delicious
I really appreciate you sharing your secret ingredient with us!
Debbie
Nothing like guacamole and chips! Will defiitely have to try the orange juice. Have used lemon and lime like everyone else has stated but not the orange. Love the Artisan Black Bean Chips by Tostitos too!
Nina
Paula, I ♥ Boudro’s! Thanks for sharing this great tip. And, am *so* with you on the chunky guacamole. Since I am in charge of the Guac for tomorrow, (how great is the timing of your post-yay!) I am going to add the OJ! Hope you have a wonderful holiday! xo
Lorraine
My dear friend has a birthday in a couple of weeks and she LOVES Guacamole. We have a small group of 5 friends and we always have a birthday lunch together. I will make your recipe (with the secret ingredient) nice and chunky like you prefer, to share with everyone.
Gary
Paula: No, I haven’t tried it because it never lasts that long! LOL!
The Café Sucré Farine
Orange juice? How fun! You always have something new to teach me, Paula! This guacamole is going to be on my weekend cooking list, YUM! Thanks, Chris
Tori @eat-tori
What a great sneaky twist! Have sometimes added orange zest into pork and onion ragu, but never thought about the juice in guac. Love it.
Paula
Love the idea of the orange addition to the guacomole!
Gary
The orange juice sounds fresh! I heard that if you store the guacomole, covered, with the pit buried inside, it won’t turn color so fast.
Paula
I’ve heard that myself Gary. Have you tried it?
Megan
Oooh, I like this idea! I was going to make guacamole tomorrow and I have oranges so I might give this a try. Thanks!
Betty @ scrambled hen fruit
I usually use lime juice in mine- I’ll have to try your version because I bet the orange juice gives it a nice flavor! Guacamole- actually anything with avocados- is one of my favorite dips/spreads. 🙂
Judy
OMG – love Boudro’s guac!!
Paula
Hi Judy, Just to be clear, this is not THE Boudro’s recipe. You can see that here: http://www.boudros.com/boudros/recipes.php?for=guacamole
This recipe is clearly an adaptation–and not quite as much trouble for the home cook.