# What to do with two avocados? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [September 27, 2014, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-two-avocados/699695 "2014-09-27T02:41:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2014, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-two-avocados/699695/1 "2014-09-27T02:41:06Z")
Believe it or not, I’ve never bought avocados before. So, thanks to my daughter wanting a few for some facial treatment thing she’s trying, I have a couple at my disposal. They were firm last week when I bought them, but they’re soft and at the height of ripeness at this point. I have ingredients like habanero salsa, sour cream, cheddar, bleu and mozzerrela cheese, flour tortillas, corn chips, and can buy whatever else tomorrow. Oh, I also have real lemon and real lime squeeze thingies. And onions. And celery. And lettuce. What to do? I’m tempted to just mix most of this together and use as a chip dip. ---
**Author:** ![standingwave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9de0a6/32.png) [@standingwave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/standingwave)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2014, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-two-avocados/699695/2 "2014-09-27T03:18:24Z")
> [@Leaffan](#): > > Believe it or not, I’ve never bought avocados before. > > So, thanks to my daughter wanting a few for some facial treatment thing she’s trying, I have a couple at my disposal. They were firm last week when I bought them, but they’re soft and at the height of ripeness at this point. > > I have ingredients like habanero salsa, sour cream, cheddar, bleu and mozzerrela cheese, flour tortillas, corn chips, and can buy whatever else tomorrow. Oh, I also have real lemon and real lime squeeze thingies. And onions. And celery. And lettuce. > > What to do? > > I’m tempted to just mix most of this together and use as a chip dip. Make guacamole? > **[Guacamole](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guacamole)** > > Guacamole (.mw-parser-output .IPA-label-small{font-size:85%}.mw-parser-output .references .IPA-label-small,.mw-parser-output .infobox .IPA-label-small,.mw-parser-output .navbox .IPA-label-small{font-size:100%}Spanish: \[ɡwakaˈmole\] ⓘ; informally shortened to guac in the United States since the 1980s) is an avocado-based dip, spread, or salad first developed in Mexico. In addition to its use in modern Mexican cuisine, it has become part of international cuisine as a dip, condiment, and sal The name... ---
**Author:** ![Runs\_With\_Scissors](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/278dde/32.png) [@Runs\_With\_Scissors](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Runs_With_Scissors)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2014, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-two-avocados/699695/3 "2014-09-27T03:20:55Z")
I think you’ve answered your own question, and you’ll be amazed at how flavorful it turns out. But be careful…avocados are perfectly ripe for about 20 minutes. And don’t skimp on the salt. Flaked sea salt. ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2014, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-two-avocados/699695/4 "2014-09-27T03:36:24Z")
> [@Runs\_With\_Scissors](#): > > I think you’ve answered your own question, and you’ll be amazed at how flavorful it turns out. > > But be careful…avocados are perfectly ripe for about 20 minutes. > > And don’t skimp on the salt. Flaked sea salt. How does my mouth discern the source of the sodium chloride? ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2014, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-two-avocados/699695/5 "2014-09-27T04:01:43Z")
I just cut them in half and eat them with a spoon. No salt or anything. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2014, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-two-avocados/699695/6 "2014-09-27T04:06:41Z")
Make four BLATs. ---
**Author:** ![johnpost](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f17d59/32.png) [@johnpost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/johnpost)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2014, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-two-avocados/699695/7 "2014-09-27T04:07:13Z")
if you have not eaten them plain then you should eat one slowly. very different texture and taste. you could mix lots of stuff in them like the stuff you have. make some mushed with horseradish. ---
**Author:** ![SeaDragonTattoo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/df705f/32.png) [@SeaDragonTattoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeaDragonTattoo)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2014, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-two-avocados/699695/8 "2014-09-27T04:07:15Z")
I cut them in half and eat them with a spoon, too. Good breakfast. I do sprinkle a pinch of salt and grind a little fresh pepper on them, though. Good with eggs and toast. ---
**Author:** ![BrainGlutton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2014, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-two-avocados/699695/9 "2014-09-27T04:21:54Z")
I could tell you what to do with **one** avocado, but after that I’m at a loss . . . ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2014, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-two-avocados/699695/10 "2014-09-27T04:23:03Z")
> [@Johnny\_L.A](#): > > Make four BLATs. Bacon, lettuce and tomato? ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2014, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-two-avocados/699695/11 "2014-09-27T04:32:39Z")
> [@Leaffan](#): > > How does my mouth discern the source of the sodium chloride? If this is a serious question, the texture of the flaked salt is a bit nicer and practically melt-in-your-mouth (imagine something like rice paper dissolving on your tongue) than something grainier like table or kosher salt. As for the OP, you can make guac or some type of dip, but sliced avocados on their own are a nice addition to any sandwich or taco. The bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato sandwich is a good idea, for instance. They are also lovely on top of fish tacos, in particular, but you really can put them on almost any taco. One of my college roommates used to make a rather lovely bacon, avocado, and sour cream dip, as well. You can also do a similar thing as a salad–just add some greens. Or you can even use avocado in lieu of butter on sandwiches. I like the way it pairs with, say, a turkey sandwich. Or be extra decadent and do avocado and mayo. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2014, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-two-avocados/699695/12 "2014-09-27T04:39:43Z")
Cut avocados in half, remove the seed. In each half take a fork and mush it up a little in the hole from the seed. Take some shredded lettuce and push it into the hole, followed by a dollop of mayo. Then fill the hole up overflowing with crab meat. Push it into the mayo and lettuce. Sprinkle with coriander and paprika or cayenne pepper. Serve with corn chips or straight up. ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2014, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-two-avocados/699695/13 "2014-09-27T04:58:46Z")
Wow! Lots of great suggestions here. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![DrCube](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a3d4f5/32.png) [@DrCube](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrCube)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2014, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-two-avocados/699695/14 "2014-09-27T05:03:07Z")
> [@Leaffan](#): > > Bacon, lettuce and tomato? Just going by the thread title, I presume the ‘A’ stands for “Alligator meat”. 😉 Guac is easy. Red onions, cherry tomatoes, avocados, cilantro, lime juice and salt. Mmm… But avocados are great on a lot of stuff, or just by themselves. Maybe just cut into slices and experiment? ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2014, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-two-avocados/699695/15 "2014-09-27T05:08:30Z")
> [@DrCube](#): > > Just going by the thread title, I presume the ‘A’ stands for “Alligator meat”. ;)… Figured it out after the edit window closed. :smack: ---
**Author:** ![QuickSilver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quicksilver/32/7832_2.png) [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2014, 10:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-two-avocados/699695/16 "2014-09-27T10:53:44Z")
So, what’s the verdict?.. ---
**Author:** ![Girl\_From\_Mars](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/3da27b/32.png) [@Girl\_From\_Mars](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Girl_From_Mars)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2014, 11:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-two-avocados/699695/17 "2014-09-27T11:09:45Z")
Chocolate mousse. [I’m not kidding](https://www.google.com.au/search?q=avocado+chocolate+mousee&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=sb&gfe_rd=cr&ei=5pomVMibCsGN8QerxICQBw#rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&q=avocado+chocolate+mousse&spell=1)! Or smashed on wholegrain toast with a poached egg, the [Melbourne brunch classic](http://www.theurbanlist.com/melbourne/a-list/melbournes-best-avo-toast). ---
**Author:** ![brainstall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/35a633/32.png) [@brainstall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brainstall)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2014, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-two-avocados/699695/18 "2014-09-27T12:39:48Z")
Crusty bread, slathered with good mustard (I like the grainy kind), thick slice of tomato, smooshed avocado, squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of salt. ---
**Author:** ![Mithras](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f04885/32.png) [@Mithras](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mithras)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2014, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-two-avocados/699695/19 "2014-09-27T13:27:18Z")
Avocado pasta. I use[this recipe](http://ohsheglows.com/2011/01/31/15-minute-creamy-avocado-pasta/) as a base. Because it’s uncooked, I think it’s much better if you use garlic powder instead of fresh garlic but I am a heathen. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2014, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-two-avocados/699695/20 "2014-09-27T13:27:38Z")
Lately my burgers are topped with either a fried egg or some avacodo. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-two-avocados/699695.md?page=2)