It’s undeniable – Kiwis have a total love affair with avocados. In fact, some have even taken to stealing our nation’s second favourite green fruit.
But, we’re happy to report, those days may be behind us! When prices are low, you can stock up on your favourite food and stick them in the freezer. Yes – as it turns out, you can freeze avocados and keep them fresh for up to six months.
So, how do you do it? In just five easy steps:
- Wash the ripe avocado, keeping the skin on.
- Cut it in half, peel and remove the pit.
- Wrap each half in foil or plastic wrap, then place them in a labelled zip-lock bag (so you’ll know how long they’ve been in the freezer).
- If you’d rather pureed avocado mash it with a bit of lemon juice, lime juice or white vinegar, then place in the freezer in a zip-lock bag or airtight container.
- To thaw, move avocado to fridge about 12 to 24 hours before use, leave at room temperature for an hour, or put it in a bowl and run cold water over the bag or container.
As great as this technique is for avid avocado eaters, it comes with a word of warning: while convenient, thawed avocado won’t be as firm as it is fresh. However, for those of us who love a bit of avo on toast or in guacamole, this money-saving trick is a godsend!
How do you like to eat avocado? Share your tips with us in the comments below!
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