Definition: Guacamole is an avocado-based Latin American dip or relish. Guacamole has definitely caught on in the United States; however, there's nothing like guacamole from fresh-picked avocados in a Latin American restaurant -- or homemade guacamole from your own kitchen.
Besides mashed avocados and salt, the ingredients in guacamole vary. They typically include lime or lemon juice, diced tomatoes, garlic, onions and/or cilantro. Guacamole is traditionally served with tortilla chips, but is also used as a dressing for Latin American dishes like burritos and tacos.
Pronunciation: gwah-cah-MO-leh
Also Known As: avocado dip
Alternate Spellings: guacamol
