Guacamole With Fermented Chile Bean Paste Recipe

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J. Kenji López-Alt
Kenji Lopez Alt
J. Kenji López-Alt
Culinary Consultant
Kenji is the former culinary director for Serious Eats and a current culinary consultant for the site. He is also a New York Times food columnist and the author of The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science.
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Updated March 28, 2025
Closeup of Guacamole With Fermented Chili Bean Paste.

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Fermented chile bean paste gives traditional guac a boost of spicy, salty, tangy flavor.

Recipe Details

Guacamole With Fermented Chile Bean Paste Recipe

Prep 5 mins
Active 15 mins
Total 5 mins
Serves 8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 recipe guacamole

  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Chinese fermented chile bean paste

  • 6 scallions, finely sliced

  • 2 teaspoons hot chile oil

Directions

  1. Combine guacamole with chile-bean paste to taste. Fold in scallions. Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with chili oil. Serve immediately with warm tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
178 Calories
16g Fat
10g Carbs
2g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories 178
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 585mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 15mg 74%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 530mg 11%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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