Instructions

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