Chapulines Guacamole Recipe: A Oaxacan Delight

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or avocado oil)
• 1/2 cup white onion, finely diced (divided)
• 1 serrano pepper, finely minced (seeds optional, for heat control)
• 1 clove garlic, microplaned or minced
• 1/2 cup Roma tomato, deseeded and finely diced (drain excess moisture)
• 3 large ripe Hass avocados
• Juice of 1.5 fresh key limes (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
• 1 tsp coarse sea salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
• 1/2 cup pre-toasted chapulines (Mexican crickets/grasshoppers)
• 1 tsp fresh lime juice
• 1/4 tsp mild chili powder (such as Tajín or guajillo powder)
• 1 pinch of sea salt