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Japanese fusion guacamole in a white bowl

Japanese Fusion Guacamole

Creamy avocado dip flavored with soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, ginger, wasabi, scallions, sesame seeds, and nori.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Fusion, Japanese
Calories: 175

Ingredients
  

Japanese Fusion Guacamole
  • 3 large ripe avocados
  • 2 tbsp green onions finely sliced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 0.5 tsp fresh ginger finely grated
  • 0.5 tsp wasabi paste plus more to taste
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped, optional
  • 1 tsp white sesame seeds toasted
  • 1 tsp black sesame seeds
  • 1 sheet nori finely shredded
  • 1 tsp furikake optional
  • 1 pinch salt only if needed

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork
  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.
  2. Mash the avocado with a fork until creamy but still slightly chunky.
  3. Add lime juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, ginger, and wasabi paste.
  4. Fold gently until the seasonings are evenly distributed.
  5. Stir in sliced green onions and optional cilantro.
  6. Taste and adjust with additional wasabi, lime juice, or a small pinch of salt if needed.
  7. Transfer the guacamole to a serving bowl.
  8. Top with white and black sesame seeds, shredded nori, additional scallions, and optional furikake.
  9. Serve immediately with rice crackers, wonton chips, tortilla chips, cucumber rounds, or vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 145mgFiber: 7gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For the best color and texture, prepare shortly before serving. If making ahead, press plastic wrap directly against the surface and refrigerate, then add nori and sesame garnish immediately before serving.

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