Its almost guacamole time.
Picking out a perfect avocado can be a tedious task.
Read on to discover how to tell if an avocado is ripe.
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Heres what to look for:
Avoid avocados with large indentations or irregular shapes.
Indentations and irregularities can indicate that the avocado is either overripe or damaged.
Rotting or bruising can affect the quality and taste of the avocado.
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Check out these avocado recipes that make perfect use of ripe avocados.
For the salad topper, ripe avocado is blended with yogurt, lemon juice, and an anchovy filet.
Top with sliced scallions andhot sauceand dig in.
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Top everything with flaky sea salt and crushed red pepper for even more flavor.
Homemade Guacamole
Guacamole is at its best when its made with perfectly ripe avocados.
To ripen avocados faster, leave them at room temperature instead of in the fridge.
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In this case, keep the avocados in the fridge to prolong the ripening process.
Matthews, R. “Do apples really ripen faster if you put them next to bananas?
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