Authentic Mexican Guacamole

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1. 1Step 1: Cut each avocado in half, gently making a full cut around the pit and pulling the two halves apart.
2. 2Step 2: In a mortar or a bowl, smash the avocado halves into small chunks until the mixture starts to become creamy but still has texture.
3. 3Step 3: Finely dice half an onion and place the pieces into a small bowl of warm water for 5–10 minutes. Drain.
4. 4Step 4: Remove the seeds from the tomato and chop it.
5. 5Step 5: Remove the seeds from the jalapeño and chop it.
6. 6Step 6: Chop the cilantro.
7. 7Step 7: Add the onion, tomato, jalapeño, cilantro, fresh lime juice, and salt to the avocado bowl.
8. 8Step 8: Lightly mix everything together with a fork until the ingredients are combined.