Avocado toast is a delicious and healthy breakfast, but many people find it bland simply because they aren't preparing it properly. It might seem straightforward, but avocados can be tasteless without the right technique to bring out their flavour.
The Simple Secret
Gaby Dalkin, a cook and founder of What's Gaby Cooking, reveals that a pinch of salt unlocks an avocado's natural creaminess. She says: "Always finish your avocado toast with a sprinkling of chunky salt. It bumps up the flavour in the best possible way and adds a bit of texture." Salt enhances the buttery flavour and introduces a satisfying crunch, making your breakfast far more enjoyable.
Choosing the Right Avocado
It's vital to select the finest avocados at the supermarket and ensure they are fully ripe. Gaby advises: "I tend to buy my avocados rock hard so they can ripen on my own kitchen counter without anyone else touching them. When they are ready, they should just have the slightest give to them." Ripe avocados feel slightly soft, appear dark green, and the area beneath the stem should be green. If you need to quickly ripen an avocado, use the straightforward paper bag method, which will have it ready in just a few hours.
How to Make Avocado Toast
Toast the bread until golden brown. Many people opt for chunky loaf bread, so if it doesn't fit in your toaster, toast it in a frying pan on the hob. To prepare the avocado, cut it in half, remove the stone, scoop out the flesh, and mash it with a fork to your desired consistency. Gaby says: "Chunky vs smooth... it's really a personal decision but I prefer it mostly smooth with a few chunks. If it's too chunky, the avocado falls off." Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice. The lemon enhances the saltiness and adds a zesty flavour.
Serving Suggestions
Spread the avocado generously over your toast. Feel free to add toppings such as a poached egg, crispy bacon, smoked salmon, or chilli flakes. Avocado toast is wonderfully straightforward and can be tailored to your taste, but getting the seasoning spot on makes all the difference.
