Korean cuisine is a growing part of California culture. This recipe for Korean Guacamole combines just a few of the favorite flavors from a Korean kitchen with creamy California Avocados for a deliciously unique dish.
Korean Guacamole
Total Time:
10min
Prep Time:
10min
Nutritional Highlights (per serving)
Ingredients
4 | Fresh California Avocados peeled, seeded and mashed | |
2 | tsp. | fresh lemon juice |
2 | cloves garlic, minced | |
2 | Tbsp. | green onions, minced |
1 | tsp. | gochuchan chile paste, or to taste |
2 | tsp. | Korean red pepper seasoning |
1/2 | tsp. | sea salt, or to taste |
1 | Tbsp. | sesame seeds, toasted if preferred |
1/4 | cup | kimchi, chopped, optional |
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
Instructions
- Gently combine avocados, lemon juice, garlic, onions, chile paste and red pepper seasoning.
- Taste and adjust seasonings or add salt to taste.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Serving Suggestion: As shown in the photo, serving this guacamole Korean family style is a great way to let everyone customize the flavors to their personal taste. Place the mashed avocados in a bowl in the center and surround with little dishes of the other ingredients to stir in. Serve with thin Korean pickles, dried seaweed sheets or shrimp chips.
Beverage Pairing: Korean beer.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING
Vitamin A 31 mcg; Vitamin C 15 mg; Calcium 49 mg; Iron 2 mg; Vitamin D 0 mcg; Folate 132 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.2 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 15%; Calcium 4%; Iron 10 %; Vitamin D 0%
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