Guacamole (Avocado Dip)

2 tbs white onion, finely diced (white onion is milder than brown onion and perfect for this dish)
1/2 tbs green or jalapeno chilli (optional), or a pinch of mexican chilli powder, or a pinch of chilli flakes
1/2 tsp kosher salt or 1/4 tbs table salt (kosher salt is easy to use and perfect for a dish such as this). Less salt than this also works.
1/4 cup coriander leaves (cilantro), chopped and divided equally in half
1 large ripe avocado, halved and pitted
A squeeze of lime juice

Mash onion, chilli, salt and half the coriander to a paste in a mortar and pestle. Transfer to a bowl when it has been mashed.

Score the flesh of the avocado halves (don’t cut through the skin) in a criss cross pattern then transfer into a bowl with the mashed onion mix.

Toss well.

Add the rest of the coriander and mash very coarsely with a fork. Leave some avocado chunks, the variety of textures is important with this dip.

Season with lime juice and additional salt and chilli to taste.

This works with home-made bruschetta or corn chips