Description
Learn an easy and safe method to cut an avocado perfectly every time. This simple step-by-step guide shows you how to slice, twist, and remove the pit from an avocado, making it ready for your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
Instructions
- Slice the avocado: Slice the avocado lengthwise with a sharp knife until you feel the blade hit the pit. Then, rotate the avocado while keeping the knife steady to make a clean cut all around the avocado.
- Separate the halves: Hold both halves and twist them in opposite directions to separate the avocado into two halves.
- Remove the pit: Carefully strike the pit with the knife blade so that the knife sticks in the pit. Twist the knife to loosen and lift the pit out of the flesh.
- Discard the pit: Press the pit gently on the unsharpened side of the knife with your thumb and pointer finger to safely remove the pit from the blade.
- Score the flesh: Using the knife, make lengthwise and crosswise cuts in the avocado flesh while still in the skin, creating a grid pattern for easy scooping.
- Scoop the avocado: Use a spoon to scoop out the diced avocado pieces from the skin, ready to use in your recipe or serve fresh.
Notes
- Use a ripe avocado for easier cutting and better flavor.
- Exercise caution when handling the knife around the pit to avoid injury.
- If you prefer, you can scoop the avocado halves with a spoon directly without scoring.
- Use the avocado immediately to avoid browning or squeeze some lemon juice on it for slower oxidation.
