Avocado is a fruit with exceptional nutritional and taste qualities. Although it does not have the characteristic sweet taste like other fruit, it is one of the most used and popular products in the modern culinary world.
The origin of the avocado is Mexican and its name also means crocodile pear. The reason for this name is the avocado's rough and green skin.
However, the fruit can be found in various shades ranging from green to dark brown. Avocado grows on trees and its specific feature is that it is harvested immediately before it ripens.
When picked, the fruit should be green in color and very firm. Before eating, avocados are left at room temperature for about a week.
But how do you cut an avocado?
Avocados can also be stored by cutting them in half, along with the peel. Usually, the avocado is cut into two pieces, which are rotated and separated from each other. There is a stone inside the fruit, which is removed and a knife is inserted into it. When driven in, the knife must be rotated to remove the stone.
If you want to serve the avocado for consumption, you must cut the fleshy part of the fruit in two, along with the peel. Cut the avocado into strips, after which the pieces are separated from the skin of the fruit with a small spoon.
See also some ideas for: stuffed avocado, avocado salad, avocado spreads.
Also learn how to keep avocado fresh and in which recipes to add avocado.
