Guacamole is enjoyed as a delicious dip and/or as a garnish to traditional Mexican dishes. It dates back to the Aztecs, they referred to guacamole as ahuaca-mulli which translates roughly to avocado sauce or avocado mixture. This concoction was very similar to what we are accustomed to today. Avocados, the main ingredient in guacamole, are a New World food that became quite popular with the Spaniards. It is said the Spaniards liked their avocados three ways, with salt, with sugar or both. Although actual guacamole recipes were not well preserved the Spaniards documented their likes for the avocado fruit.
The Aztecs believed the avocado to be an aphrodisiac and could possibly account for its popularity with the Spaniards.
Another reason for the popularity of the fruit was the fact that the avocado has the highest fat content of any fruit. The Aztecs had a very low fat diet compared with today's standards. You can understand how a fruit that contained life sustaining fats and protein could become so highly regarded.
Today many of us quite enjoy guacamole as part of delicious Mexican dining. In addition to avocados, other ingredients include white onion, serrano chiles, tomatoes, sea salt and cilantro. Further, although adding a bit of lime juice helps preserve the color of the avocado for a short period of time.
Enjoy our fresh and delicious guacamole at Maria's Cantina!
Maria's is different, unlike anybody else, maybe not "traditional," maybe not "authentic," maybe not what you were expecting, but always always delicious! Simply put it's "Mexican with a twist!"
Maria's Cantina
6717 Airways Blvd Southaven, MS
662-772-5926
http://mariascantina.com/