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There is no doubt about it, the world would be a sad place without guacamole. It is just so wonderful. That's why finding out you could have been making these mistakes is so shocking!

The Guacamole Mistakes Are:

Here are the most common things people screw up when making it, according to senior food editor Rick Martinez.

1. Using Under Uniformly Ripe Avocados
Most grocery stores sell under-ripe avocados; buy them a couple of days in advance and let them ripen on the countertop. They’ve reached optimal ripeness when they have a little give.

2. Not Using Hass Avocados
Hass avocados have a richer and more concentrated flavor than other varieties, like the larger—but more watery—Florida avocado. Luckily, the options most commonly available in grocery stores are Hass.
3. Not Cutting Out the Blemishes
A bruise or brown and mushy spot on your avocado isn’t a deal-breaker.However, it will turn the rest of your guacamole “dirty swamp green,” according to Martinez.

4. Busting Out the Food Processor
A food processor will turn your guacamole into a purée.  Just mix it in a bowl.

5. Going Wimpy on the Salt
Add more salt than you think you need. Martinez uses about one teaspoon of kosher salt for three avocados.
6. Skipping  the Lime
All guacamole needs acid—otherwise it’s too fatty and rich. Martinez uses about one to two tablespoons of lime juice for three avos. It will also help keep the guac bright green. Just don’t substitute lemon—”that takes things in an ‘avocado toast‘ direction,” Martinez explains

7. Mixing in Other Stuff 
No add-ins!  The only exception here is tomato, which Martinez explains is sometimes added to stretch a batch, add acidity.

Finished!

Now that you know what mistakes to avoid making, your guacamole will taste better than ever-Have you been guilty of making these mistakes before?

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Article Source: Bon Appetit