Guacamole With Fermented Chili Bean Paste Recipe

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J. Kenji López-Alt
Kenji Lopez Alt
J. Kenji López-Alt
Culinary Consultant
Kenji is the former culinary director for Serious Eats and a current culinary consultant for the site. He is also a New York Times food columnist and the author of The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science.
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Updated Aug. 30, 2018
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Fermented chili bean paste gives traditional guac a boost of spicy, salty, tangy flavor.

Recipe Facts

Active: 15 mins
Total: 15 mins
Serves: 8 servings

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Ingredients

  • 1 recipe Best Basic Guacamole
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Chinese fermented chili bean paste
  • 6 scallions, finely sliced
  • 2 teaspoons hot chili oil

Directions

  1. Combine guacamole with chili-bean paste to taste. Fold in scallions. Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with chili oil. Serve immediately with warm tortilla chips.

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