Jamexican Guacamole with Johnny Cakes

Published on September 20, 2025 at 11:35 PM

Guacamole

Ingredients

  • 3 Avocados (ripe)
  • ½ Small Yellow Onion (finely diced)
  • 2 Roma Tomatoes (diced)
  • 1 Scotch Bonnet Pepper (seeds removed and finely diced)
  • 2 Garlic Cloves(minced)
  • 1 Lime or Lemon (juiced)
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon Onion Powder (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper (optional)

Directions

1. Slice the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop into a mixing bowl.

2. Add powdered seasonings and mash the avocado with a fork and make it as chunky or smooth as you'd like.

3. Add the remaining ingredients and stir together. Give it a taste test and add a pinch more salt or lime/lemon Juice if needed.

4. Serve with with Jamaican Johnny Cakes . (See Jamaican Johnny Cakes recipe below)

Jamaican Johnny Cakes

Ingredients

  • 3 Cups Plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt 
  • 250 ml (1 cups) Water
  • 2 tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • Oil for Deep frying (1½ inches Deep)

Directions

1. Combine the flour, salt, sugar and baking powder in a mixing bowl.

2. Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, and knead until you make a soft dough and cover for at least 20 minutes.

3.  Divide the dough into equal small pieces, about 7 to 8 pieces. Roll each piece between the palms of your hands in a circular motion to form a round ball.

4. In a frying pan, pour the cooking oil and put it to heat on a medium fire.

5.Place the round dough into the heated oil. Turn the heat down to medium-low and let to dough fry on all sides.

 

6. Fry until the dumplings are golden brown on all sides and the flour inside is fully cooked.


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