Asian Guacamole

Makes 4 to 5 cups

The ginger, cilantro, sake, and chili give this guacamole an authentic island flair.

2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and cubed
1 small sweet onion, such as Maui or Vidalia, finely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons sake or rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
¹/₂ teaspoon Thai chili oil or Thai chili paste

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mash gently enough to mix, keeping avocados chunky. Serve in a bowl with chips or tortillas.

Per 1/4-cup serving

• Calories: 45
• Fat: 3.5 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
• Calories from Fat: 70.3%
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Protein: 0.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 3 g
• Sugar: 0.6 g
• Fiber: 1.6 g
• Sodium: 3 mg
• Calcium: 5 mg
• Iron: 0.2 mg
• Vitamin C: 3 mg
• Beta Carotene: 19 mcg
• Vitamin E: 0.4 mg

Source: Alan Wong's Restaurant, Honolulu, Hawaii. Published in Best in the World II, Jennifer Keller, R.D., editor.