4 ea Ripe Avocados; Md.Lg.

1/4 c Lime Juice

2 c Tomatoes; Fresh, Ripe, Diced

1 c Yellow Onion; Diced

1 tb Jalapeno Pepper; Diced

1/4 ts Hot Sauce

1/4 c Fresh Cilantro; Chopped, OR

4 ts Dried Cilantro; Crushed

---------------------------------GARNISHES--------------------------------- 1 x Cilantro

1 x Sour Cream

Peel and pit the avocados, then coarsely mash them in a bowl with a fork. Mix in the lime juice, blending well. Add the other ingredients one at a time, blending well after each addition, in the order given. Garnish with sour cream and sprinkle a little cilantro on top. May be served at room temperature or chilled. Makes about 5 1/4 cups of dip. SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Warm Tortilla Chips, Baby Corn, Black Olives, Jicama, Mushrooms