Guacamole with Spicy Tortilla Chips

Ingredients:

Guacamole

• 4 ripe Hass avocados, peeled and cut into pieces
• Half a red onion, chopped
• 1 jalapeño, chopped
• Juice of 2 limes
• Salt and black pepper
• Chopped fresh coriander leaves, to taste

Tortillas with cumin

• 12 wheat or blue corn tortillas, quartered
• 1 tbsp. l. ground cumin
• 1 tbsp coarse salt
• Peanut oil, for frying

Preparation:

1. In a deep skillet, heat 2 inches (5 cm) of peanut oil to 350°F (170°C) on a deep-fry thermometer.
2. Mix all ingredients in a molcajete until you have a chunky guacamole. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and sprinkle with paprika and cilantro.
3. Serve immediately with cumin tortilla chips.
   
   Tortillas with cuminFry the tortillas, a few at a time, until lightly golden brown. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil, and immediately sprinkle with ground cumin and salt.