HASS AVOCADO
KNOW-HOW
Arriving as seedsin 1840,
Australia’s first avos
were grownin Sydney’s
Royal Botanical Gardens.
They weren’tpopular in
Oz untilthe 1960swhen
the healthbenefits were
realised. Hass is the most
common variety here, with
the classicoval shapeand
creamy texture and taste.
choose Dark-skinnedfruitwithout
blemishes.Gentlysqueezenear
neck:if firm,it’llberipein a few
days;if it yields,it’sripeandready.
cook Tossedthroughcooked
linguinewithpan-friedprawnsand
chilli,ina greengoddessdressing
orslicedwithlemonandpepper.
store Inthefruitbowluntilit
reachesdesiredripenessthen
storeinthefridgefora fewdays.
eat with• seafood•lamb
- feta•tomatoes•sobanoodles
- spicy food• pasta
September 2019taste magazine 71
eat real