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Guacamole Watery

Your guacamole is watery because the tomatoes or onions released liquid. Drain and re-season.

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Ingredients on hand

  • guacamole
  • paper towels
  • lime juice
  • salt
  • cilantro

Why it happened

Watery mix-ins release juice and thin the avocado. Removing liquid and re-seasoning restores the creamy texture.

The fix

  1. 1 drain off excess liquid and blot with paper towels
  2. 2 stir in fresh lime juice and salt
  3. 3 fold in cilantro for a fresh finish

If it's still wrong

  • serve with a slotted spoon
  • use as a spread in a sandwich

Prevent next time

  • seed and drain tomatoes before mixing
  • add watery ingredients right before serving

Notes

Why this works

Removing free liquid tightens the avocado texture. Fresh acid and salt bring the flavor back into balance.

Substitutions

  • lime juice lemon juice
  • cilantro parsley

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