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Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt immediately while hot.","group":"Totopos","title":"Fry the tortilla triangles","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Totopos"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Cut the 3 avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a medium bowl. Mash with a fork until you reach your desired consistency (chunky or smooth).","group":"Guacamole","title":"Cut the 3 avocados","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Guacamole"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Stir in the finely chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, minced jalapeño (if using), lime juice, and 1 tsp of salt. Mix well to combine.","group":"Guacamole","title":"Stir in the finely chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, minced jalapeño","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Guacamole"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime if needed. Serve the warm totopos alongside the fresh guacamole.","group":"General","title":"Taste and adjust seasoning","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"General"}],"notes":"For the best totopos, use tortillas that are a few days old as they have less moisture and fry up crispier. Always use ripe avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Mexican"]},"course":["appetizer","side"],"cookingMethod":["fry","noCook"],"equipment":["Heavy-bottomed skillet","Paper towels","Medium bowl","Fork"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","nut_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":"Generous snack portion"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Totopos can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container. Guacamole is best served fresh."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover chips in an airtight bag at room temperature. 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