Avocado Traditional Geocache
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I got tired of the influx of animals into the Henry Hudson Zoo so I decided to go a different way. After all, the animals are going to have to eat.
A slight bit of bushwhacking on this one.
Persea americana, Lauraceae
The fruit of the avocado tree, originally from Central or South America. The flesh of the avocado is creamy, with a butterlike consistency and a slightly nutty flavor. The skin is not edible. Avocado varies in shape, color and size depending on the variety.
The Hass avocado is oval in shape, with a rough black or purple-brown skin that is shiny when ripe.
The Fuerte, Zutano and Bacon avocados are also oval in shape, with shiny green skin.
The "cocktail" avocado is miniature-sized and has no pit.
Buying
Choose: an avocado that is rather heavy for its size, not too hard, and without dark spots or bruises. It is ready to eat when it yields to slight finger pressure.
Avoid: very soft avocado.
Preparing
Cut the avocado in two, lengthwise, using a stainless steel knife. If the flesh clings to the pit, separate the two halves by gently twisting them in opposite directions, then remove the pit by embedding a knife in its center or using a spoon. Sprinkle the flesh with lemon juice to avoid the flesh discoloring.
Serving Ideas
Avocado is usually eaten raw, since it does not cook well. Only add at the end of cooking time and avoid boiling, as it quickly loses its flavor.
Avocado is often served as is, simply cut in half with the cavity filled with vinaigrette, mayonnaise or lemon juice seasoned with salt and pepper. Avocado is used in sandwiches and salads. It is cooked in hot or cold soups and in desserts (ice cream, mousse, fruit salad, etc.). It is often stuffed with seafood or chicken. Guacamole, an avocado mash seasoned with hot pepper, pimiento, onions, spices and lime juice, and served with tortillas, is an essential dish in Mexican cooking.
Storing
:: At room temperature: place in a paper bag if you wish to speed up the ripening process.
In the fridge: ripe avocado, 2-3 days. If the avocado is cut, sprinkle the exposed part of the avocado with lemon juice to avoid the flesh discoloring and keep 1-2 days.
In the freezer: puréed with lemon juice, about 1 year.
Nutritional Information - raw
water 74.3%
protein 2g
fat 15.3g
carbs 7,4g
fiber 2.1g
calories 161
per 3.5oz/100g
Excellent source of potassium and folic acid
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