Recipe: Chunky Guacamole El Condor

CHUNKY GUACAMOLE EL CONDOR

"Do you remember El Condor, the Mexican restaurant on Downer Avenue that during the '80s was below the space currently occupied by Caf Hollander? (It was a laundry mat back then.)

El Condor -- one of Milwaukee's few "walk down restaurants" like the now-defunct Ardor -- was known for their great guacamole, and here's the recipe. (It might be a slight variation since this recipe probably traveled from friend to friend.)

Although the recipe calls for five avocados, feel free to cut it in half. However, if you're serving this at a party, you'll want to spring for all of the ingredients since your guests will devour every last green smidge. Guaranteed."

CHUNKY GUACAMOLE EL CONDOR

5 ripe avocados, cubed
2 small tomatoes, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 or 2 jalapenos, chopped
Juice from 2 limes
1 tbsp. vinegar
1 tbsp. oil
3 tsp. chopped fresh cilantro
2 tsp. ground black pepper
1 1/2 tsp. salt

Mix, taste, adjust accordingly if needed and serve with lots of tortilla chips. Occasionally, I add garlic to this recipe.

Source: onmilwaukee.com, 1/14/12