Don't be afraid to face a whole avocado. Chopping avocados is just as easy as this fruit can do for you. And once you've managed to take the flesh of the fruit, you'll have no shortage of ideas on how to make it a delicious meal. Wondering how to cut an avocado? Check out the following easy steps.
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Method 1 of 2: Chopping Avocado
Step 1. Using a large knife, cut the avocado in half vertically
Step 2. Twist the two halves of the avocado until one of the halves detaches from the seeds
If you're only planning to use half an avocado, don't remove the seeds and inner skin just yet. Avocados that have been seeded and peeled will change color more quickly (to brown) than avocados with the seeds still intact.
Step 3. Remove the seeds, if desired, by inserting a knife or spoon under the seeds and scooping them out
Once you have removed the seeds, you can either remove them or plant them.
Step 4. Cut the avocado into squares
Cut the avocado lengthwise into uniform sizes. Next, cut the avocado vertically horizontally with a uniform width as well. After that, simply spoon the avocado filling using a large spoon.
This process will produce avocado cubes or cubes that are suitable for use in a variety of dishes or used as garnishes or additives. Most recipes that call for avocados usually require you to cut them into cubes first
Step 5. Alternatively, thinly slice the avocado lengthwise
Using long strips, slice the avocado an even thickness. This process will make a nice avocado slice as a garnish.
- Slice with the skin if you only want to cut a few slices from half of your avocado.
- Or just slice the flesh, avoid cutting the skin.
- Once you're done cutting, carefully scoop out the avocado slices with a spoon. Arrange the avocado slices wide on your plate to create a nice appearance for the dish.
Method 2 of 2: Using Avocado for Other Foods
Step 1. Make guacamole
Guacamole, or avocado sauce, is arguably the king of dipping sauces, and is a great way to use up unused avocado scraps that if you don't use them right away can go bad and go to waste. Guacamole is very easy to make and almost never fails.
Step 2. Use avocado in salads
The smooth and creamy texture of an avocado goes well with most salads, especially when balanced with the crunchy texture of lettuce or nuts. If you want to eat it, you can try making avocado dip for salads or avocado dressing.
Step 3. Make a snack or dessert out of avocado
Because of their smooth texture, avocados are an important ingredient in many desserts in culinary traditions around the world. Recipes, especially those that use chilled avocado and condensed milk, are sure to be loved by avocado lovers.
Step 4. Make ceviche with avocado
Ceviche is a seafood dish made from raw fish pieces that are only preserved or cured with the addition of lime or lemon juice. Popular in Mexico along seaside resorts, this dish takes the subtle flavors of fish and makes the most of it.
Step 5. Make an avocado juice or shake
Similar but different, these two types of drinks rely on the distinctive taste and texture of avocado and turn it into a sweet and delicious drink.
Tips
You can also make guacamole dip with avocado to enjoy with corn chips or tortilla chips at any time
Warning
- Don't throw avocado seeds down drains; this could run the risk of clogging your plumbing.
- Be careful when you insert the knife around the avocado seeds as they are very slippery.
- Don't eat avocado seeds!
