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]]>The Paper Bag Trick
First things first, gather your rock-hard avocado and a brown paper bag. Place the avocado inside the bag and fold the top over to seal it. The magic lies in the ethylene gas that the avocado emits, which speeds up the ripening process. The paper bag acts as a little cocoon, trapping the gas and creating a warm, enclosed environment. Leave your avocado-filled bag on the countertop and let nature work its magic.
Add Some Company
If you’re feeling extra adventurous, you can speed up the ripening process even further by introducing some friendly companions to the avocado party. Adding other fruits that release ethylene gas can help accelerate the ripening process. A ripe banana or apple placed alongside the avocado in the paper bag can work wonders.
The Power of Heat
If you’re in a real hurry to enjoy that avocado goodness, a little bit of heat can work wonders. Place your paper bag with the avocado near a warm spot in your kitchen, like a sunny windowsill or next to the oven. The gentle warmth will coax the avocado into ripening more quickly. Just make sure not to expose it to excessive heat, as this can cause it to ripen unevenly or even spoil.
Eco warehouse The Ripeness Check
Now comes the exciting part – checking if your avocado has reached that perfect, buttery texture. Gently press the avocado with your thumb to see if it yields to slight pressure. If it feels slightly soft and gives a little, congratulations, you’ve done it! Your once rock-hard avocado is now ready to be transformed into guacamole, spread on toast, or added to your favorite salads and sandwiches.
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]]>Avocado veterans and newcomers alike can sometimes be flummoxed, nonetheless, by the strange shape and giant seed in the middle of this fruit. How should I cut this thing, anyway?
Fear not. Here’s a guide on how to cut your avocados in the easiest way possible.
1. Make a Vertical Cut Around
Start off by taking a sharp knife and cutting a slice vertically around the entire avocado in order to separate it into two pieces. You should now see an exposed seed and fruit.
2. Stick Your Knife into the Seed
Go ahead, don’t be shy! Take the sharp side of your knife and dive it into the woody seed until it sticks with a thud.
3. Remove the Seed
Now, twist your knife inside of the seed and pull out. The tricky avocado seed will come right out, and you can now discard of it!
4. Make Slices Inside of the Peel
Finally, it’s important to know that it’s way easier to cut an avocado inside of its peel than it is to peel first. Cut your desired slices or chunks and then scoop out with a spoon. It’s that simple!
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