POM POM GUACAMOLE

A vibrant dish for any table

Ingredients

• 2 avocados

• Juice and zest of 1 lime

• 1 tsp. chilli flakes

• 1 garlic clove, grated

• 1 spring onion, finely chopped

• 4 tbsp. fresh coriander, finely chopped (plus

• extra to garnish)

• 1 tbsp. pickled ginger, chopped

• 1 tbsp. brine from the jar of sushi ginger

• 100g pomegranate seeds (plus extra to garnish)

• Sea salt and pepper

• To garnish (optional): ½ avocado rose

• To serve: tortilla chips

Equipment

Food processor or hand blender

Vegetable peeler

Method

1. Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit and peel off the skin. Using a fork, mash the avocado halves in a small bowl with the rest of the ingredients. The mixture can be as chunky or smooth as you like.

2. Season and add chili flakes to taste.

3. Serve in your favourite bowl, garnished with fresh coriander, pomegranate seeds and an avocado rose if using. Serve with tortilla chips

How to make an avocado rose

1. Cut an avocado in half and remove the pit safely.

2. Peel the skin off one half of the avocado.

3. Cut into thin slices.

4. ‘Fan out’ the avocado into a long line, with each of the slices overlapping one another.

5. Slowly and steadily curl the mass of slices from one end to the other, forming your avocado rose.

6. Carefully place on top of or beside your favourite dish as a garnish and enjoy!

About the World Avocado Organization

The World Avocado Organization is a non-profit organisation founded in 2016 whose members are avocado growers, exporters and importers from around the world - including the top four grower supplier countries to the EU and UK. The World Avocado Organization promotes the consumption of avocados based on their nutritional value and recognised health benefits. It also shares information and insights on avocado production, supply chains and sustainability with the public. For more information, visit www.avocadofruitoflife.com.