Avocados may not be the first vegetable you think of for smoking or grilling. After all, as oceans of guacamole and acres of toast suggest, avocados are splendid raw. But wood smoke imparts haunting umami flavors that take guacamole from average to astonishing. To reinforce that smokiness, I like to add chipotle chiles along with the customary jalapeños. For dipping, I propose Chia Seed-Grilled Totopos (tortilla chips)—the recipe follows. Method: Indirect grilling with wood smoke (smoke-roasting) Grill/Gear: Best smoked on charcoal or wood. If grilling, you can use a gas grill. You’ll also need a wire rack set over an aluminum foil drip pan filled with ice; hardwood chunks or chips (unsoaked); and a molcajete and temolote (or mortar and pestle) or food processor. What Else: You’ll need ripe avocados for this recipe—preferably Hass (they’re available year-round), or Florida avocados when in season. Ripen them at room temperature until gently …
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