The history of guacamole
Chapter 1
The Aztec Sacred Sauce
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Chapter 2
The Great Avocado Voyage
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Chapter 3
The Modern Guac Explosion
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Master of The history of guacamole
Ch 1 · The Aztec Sacred Sauce
adriizh Aztec Sacred Sauce
In ancient Mexico, the Aztecs knew, Mashed green 'ahuacatl' in a molcajete stone. Making 'ahuacamolli' with chiles too, A delicious, sacred taste of their own.
Glossary
tribute (noun)
A mandatory payment of valuable goods, food, or services made by one group to a more powerful empire to show submission and keep the peace. In ancient Mesoamerica, conquered towns handed over thousands of avocados as tribute to the Aztec emperor, making this delicious fruit the ultimate tax payment.
A mandatory payment of valuable goods, food, or services made by one group to a more powerful empire to show submission and keep the peace. In ancient Mesoamerica, conquered towns handed over thousands of avocados as tribute to the Aztec emperor, making this delicious fruit the ultimate tax payment.
Fun Fact
Aztec Guacamole: The original Aztec name for guacamole is 'ahuacamolli.' This literally translates to 'avocado sauce,' combining the Aztec words for avocado (ahuacatl) and sauce (molli).
streetspirit Turns out the original Aztec guacamole had absolutely no lime or garlic.
Glossary
ahuacamolli (noun)
The ancient Aztec sauce made from mashed avocados, chili peppers, and salt. It is the delicious, centuries-old ancestor of your favorite party dip.
The ancient Aztec sauce made from mashed avocados, chili peppers, and salt. It is the delicious, centuries-old ancestor of your favorite party dip.
Quiz
What traditional volcanic stone tool did the Aztecs use to grind ingredients for guacamole?