Nicola Roy, a Spare Time writer working from home, finds lunch preparation a chore. To simplify, she eats the same meal every day: avocado smash on toast with two simple additions. The combination of crispy chilli oil and honey transforms bland avocado into a flavour-packed dish that tastes like a gourmet brunch item.
Roy has been eating avocado smash daily for nearly a year without getting bored. The key, she says, is mashing the avocado with a fork, spreading it on toast, then adding a drizzle of chilli oil and honey. No other seasoning is needed.
Two ingredients that elevate avocado
The fiery crunch of chilli crisp combined with sweet honey delivers an addictive balance. Roy recommends the Lao Gan Ma brand of chilli crisp, available from Asian supermarkets or the world foods aisle of local stores. A single jar lasts several months as only a small amount is needed.
At Sainsbury's, Lao Gan Ma costs £2.75, while a pack of three from Amazon is £7.99. Roy cautions that once you start adding it to meals, it is hard to stop.
Pairs well with eggs
The same pairing also works brilliantly with eggs, another excellent partner for avocado. Roy says she will eventually get bored of this daily meal, but for now she continues to enjoy it and recommends it to fellow avocado enthusiasts.
