Tofu Guacamole

from the kitchen of a friend


2 perfectly ripe avocadoes (the flesh just gives when you gently squeeze, too hard and they don't have any flavor, too soft and they are already yucky. If all you can find are hard ones, bring them home and wait a couple of days, check them regularly to see if they are ready yet!)

1 pack of kinu (silken) tofu
1/2 onion, finely minced
2 T fresh lemon juice
1/2 t. cumin seeds
a few dashes of tabasco
1/2 t. salt

Mash avocado and tofu together until fairly smooth, add remaining ingredients. Not only is this excellent with mexican food, it is also good as a sandwich spread (on tofu burgers too!) and as a dip for pita bread and veggie sticks. Should be eaten within a few hours of preparing. If there are leftovers, cover them with plastic wrap pushed down onto the surface of the spread (to prevent it turning brown) and refrigerate. Leftovers can be thinned with mayo or yogurt or a mixture to make a very nice salad dressing.