Avocado is the most nutritious of all fruits. The natives even call it "the oil of the forest." The pulp of this fruit is similar in consistency to cream and has a slightly tart, nutty flavor.
This unusual fruit is more often called a vegetable than a fruit, adding to all kinds of salads and snacks. It can be eaten raw, fried, canned, etc.
If this is your first time with avocados, try the simplest yet incredibly delicious dishes. To peel the avocado, use a sharp knife to cut across the entire diameter of the fruit. Divide the fruit into two halves, twisting it slightly along the cut. Carefully go around the bone with a knife and remove it. Then take half an avocado and make another shallow cut from top to bottom. Pull gently on the very tip of the peel and it will peel off easily.
To get acquainted with the taste of this most delicate fruit, simply enjoy the pulp with a small spoon.
Try making a simple salad. To do this, peel the avocado and chop it into small slices. Chop the onion and scald with boiling water. Combine everything in a small salad bowl, season with lemon juice, Tabasco sauce and black pepper. Serve the salad with Armenian lavash.
Use avocado slices as a side dish with grilled meats.
Prepare the avocado boats. Without peeling the fruit, carefully cut it in half and remove the pit. Take out all the pulp with a spoon, chop it and mix with small shrimps. Season with mayonnaise and stuff the boats.
Mash the avocado pulp and spread over the toast. Add olives, grated cheese, bacon, or any vegetables.
Prepare guacomole. Mash the avocado flesh well with a fork and beat with a mixer until very fluffy. Add some lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of sour cream. Toss with finely chopped tomatoes and 2 cloves of garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
This valuable fruit can be used not only in cooking. Pamper your hair with a nourishing avocado mask. Mash the pulp with a fork, add 1 yolk and 0.5 teaspoon of olive oil. Apply the mixture to your hair and leave it on for 25 minutes. Rinse off with shampoo. Your hair will not only be saturated with nutrients, but will also acquire a vibrant, healthy shine.
