Guacamole With Charred Jalapeno And Scallions - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 medium scallions, white and tender green parts only
2 medium garlic cloves, unpeeled
1 jalapeno, seeded and quartered lengthwise
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 avocados, halved and pitted
2 tablespoons lime juice, fresh
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon pepper (to taste)

Preparation

Preheat a grill pan.
In small bowl, toss scallions, garlic and jalapeno with the vegetable oil.
Grill over moderately high heat, turning occasionally, until charred all over, 5-6 minutes.
Transfer to a work surface and let cool.
Finely chop scallions and jalapeno and transfer to a medium bowl.
Peel the garlic cloves, mash them to a paste and add to the bowl.
Scoop the avocado into the bowl and coarsely mash with a fork.
Fold the cilantro and lime juice into the guacamole, season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
Variation.
For a brighter, crunchier guacamole, finely chop the scallions, garlic and jalapeno and stir them in raw.