guacamole
Sign in to saveGuacamole (), sometimes informally shortened to guac in the United States, is an avocado-based dip, spread, or salad first developed in Mexico. In addition to its use in modern Mexican cuisine, it has become part of international cuisine as a dip, condiment, and salad ingredient.
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Guacamole is an avocado-based dip, spread, or salad that originated in Mexico and is now enjoyed worldwide in various culinary contexts. Its significance lies in its central role in both traditional Mexican cooking and its widespread adoption into international cuisine as a versatile condiment and ingredient.
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- Guacamole
- Prepared food.alternate_name
- Guac
- Prepared food.country
- Mexico
- Prepared food.type
- Dip
- Prepared food.main_ingredient
- Avocados, salt, lime juice, onions, jalapeños
- Prepared food.variations
- Sour cream, basil
- Prepared food.similar_dish
- Avocado sauceMantequilla de pobreVenezuelan guasacaca
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- Etymology and pronunciation
- History
- Ingredients and preparation
- Composition and nutrients
- Similar dishes
- ''Mantequilla de pobre''
- ''Guasacaca''
- ''Guacamole falso''
- Commercial products
- Holiday
- In popular culture
- See also
- References
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Guacamole (), sometimes informally shortened to guac in the United States, is an avocado-based dip, spread, or salad first developed in Mexico. In addition to its use in modern Mexican cuisine, it has become part of international cuisine as a dip, condiment, and salad ingredient.
== Etymology and pronunciation == thumb|Guacamole with tortilla chips The name comes from Classical Nahuatl , which literally translates to 'avocado sauce', from āhuacatl 'avocado' + mōlli 'sauce' or 'mole'. In Mexican Spanish, it is pronounced . In American English, it tends to be pronounced . British English also uses this pronunciation, but is more common.