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Avocados (also known as alligator pears) are the fruit of avocado tree. An avocado is fist-sized sized and oval-shaped with a green bumpy exterior, soft creamy inner flesh, and large hard seed. Use this tag for questions about selecting, identifying, storing, preparing, replacing or cooking with avocado as a star ingredient. Questions about dishes which include avocado, but are not focused on avocado, should not use this tag.

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How can I remove the peel and pit of an avocado without the whole thing turning into mush?

The California Avocado Commission recommends this (safe but wimpy - see below for a better way) three-step process: Start with a ripe avocado and cut it lengthwise around the seed. Rotate the halves …
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