Avocado

Halve, stone and cut

1. 1

   Lay the avocado on the board and cut lengthways around the stone.

2. 2

   Twist the halves in opposite directions to separate.

3. 3

   Remove the stone with a spoon (safest), or with the heel of the knife with the half resting on the board — never in your palm.

4. 4

   Score the flesh in the skin into slices or a grid and scoop out with a large spoon.

Tips

• Squeeze lime or lemon over cut avocado to slow browning.

Knife cuts that suit it

• Medium dice12 × 12 × 12 mm

Use it in

• Guacamole
• Smashed avocado on toast
• Salsa de aguacate (taquería avocado salsa)
• Cuban avocado salad