GUACAMOLE

1/4 cup finely chopped and peeled white onions
1 jalapeno pepper stemmed, seeded and minced
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves salt
1 ripe avocado
1 small ripe tomato coarsely chopped

Place the onions, half the jalapenos and half the cilantro into a food processor and season with about 1/2 tsp of salt. Crush or pulse into a smooth paste and transfer to a serving bowl.

Cut the avocado in half lengthwise and remove and throw away pit. Scoop the avocado pulp out with a spoon and throw away outer skin of avocado. Add onion to mixture and mix well with a wooden spoon.

Stir in remaining onions, jalapenos, and cilantro and then gently mix in the tomatoes.
Adjust seasonings with salt and serve immediately with tortilla chips.
Makes about 1 1/2 cups