Avocado
aguacate / palta / avocado
- Flavor and role
- A fruit with butter-soft, nutty flesh rich in fat. When ripe it yields slightly to gentle pressure.
- Typical dishes and uses
- Guacamole, taco topping, avocado toast, California roll, served with ceviche
- Substitutes
- Hard to replace; for creaminess use sour cream or Greek yoghurt.
- Storage
- If firm, ripen 2–5 days at room temperature. Ripe ones keep 2–3 days in the fridge. Brush cut surfaces with lime juice, press cling film on and use within a day.
- Main countries
- Mexico · Peru · United States
- Used in this book
- Tacos with GuacamoleBandeja PaisaCampfire Skillet NachosClassic GuacamoleReina Pepiada ArepasMolten Cheese Arepa Bites with GuasacacaBandeja Paisa de Lujo with Carne en Polvo and Meaty ChicharrónBandeja Paisa Burrito with Hogao Salsa (Colombian × Mexican)Bandeja Paisa Loaded Fries with Avocado CremaBibimbap Burritos with Gochujang-Lime MayoPico de Gallo and Avocado BruschettaHot Honey Buffalo Chicken BowlCrispy Rice Burrito BowlChorizo and Crispy Potato Breakfast Burrito with Charred JalapeñoCarne Asada Nachos with Fire-Charred SalsaNikkei Salmon Ceviche with Soy and SesameShrimp Ceviche Tostadas with Avocado CremaGuajillo-Ancho Chicken Chilaquiles with Crispy Fried EggChilaquiles Breakfast Torta with Salsa VerdeThree-Chile Enchiladas GratinadasChicken Enchilada Rice BowlMexican-style fattoush with tortilla crisps and avocadoChipotle Feijoada ChiliFul Medames Huevos RancherosMexican-Style Jalapeño-Lime GazpachoSalmon Poke Summer RollsFire-Charred Guacamole with Homemade TotoposWasabi-Miso Guacamole with Sesame Gyoza ChipsGuac Smash Toast with Jammy Egg and Charred CornChicken Harira Tortilla SoupTeriyaki Salmon Avocado KimbapMenemen Breakfast TacosMexican-Style Torta de MilanesaShrimp moqueca rice bowl with dendê farofaDry-Brined Goat Nyama Choma with Charred Pili-Pili and Sukuma WikiCrispy Rice Spicy Tuna Onigiri BitesPão de Queijo Waffle with Egg, Avocado and Chili HoneyPeri-Peri Chicken TacosGochujang Salmon Poke BowlPozole Rojo Especial (Bone-In Broth and Chile de Árbol Salsa)Ropa Vieja Loaded TostonesCold Shabu Salad Bowl with Sesame PonzuTeriyaki Salmon Smørrebrød with Wasabi MayoSom Tam Chicken TacosMexican Street-Corn TabboulehShrimp Tempura Tacos with Lime Sriracha MayoCharred Poblano White Chicken Chili with Seared Thighs
Updated 2026-10-10