So You Want to Become an Avocado Assassin? A Guide to DIY Avocado Oil
Let's face it, store-bought avocado oil can be pricier than a one-way ticket to a land where avocado trees grow freely. But fear not, intrepid guacamole enthusiast! You, yes YOU, can become an avocado oil alchemist and conjure this green gold in your very own kitchen.
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| How To Get Avocado Oil At Home |
Step 1: The Great Avocado Heist
First, you'll need some avocados. But not just any avocados. No, my friend, for this mission, we need the ripest of the ripe. The kind that practically melts in your hand and whispers sweet nothings about guacamole.
Pro Tip: If your avocados aren't there yet, enlist the help of a sunny windowsill and a banana (seriously, bananas release ethylene gas which speeds up ripening).
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Step 2: The Smashing
Now comes the fun part - unleash your inner Incredible Hulk! Grab a fork, a potato masher, or even a mortar and pestle (if you're feeling fancy) and turn those avocados into a glorious, chunky mess.
Warning: This may be oddly therapeutic. We won't judge.
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Step 3: Dehydration Station (or, How to Make Avocado Leather...Not Really)
Spread your chunky avocado masterpiece onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Imagine you're creating a masterpiece for the Museum of Modern Mush. Now, the key here is to dry out all that moisture. You can achieve this by:
- The Sun's Fury: Find a well-ventilated spot with plenty of indirect sunlight and let nature take its course. This can take a few days, so grab a book and get comfy.
- The Appliance Uprising: If you're impatient (like most of us when it comes to avocado anything), a dehydrator will be your best friend.
End goal: Your avocado paste should resemble a greenish brown, well, paste.
Reminder: Short breaks can improve focus.
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Step 4: The Squeeze Play (This is Where Things Get Messy)
Here comes the moment of truth. Gather your finest cheesecloth or a clean, thin dishcloth. Place your dehydrated avocado paste in the center and then, my friend, get ready to unleash your inner bodybuilder. Squeeze, twist, contort - whatever it takes to extract that precious avocado oil.
Disclaimer: This may not be the most glamorous part of the process. You might look a little like you wrestled a particularly oily avocado monster. But hey, a little mess is a small price to pay for homemade goodness, right?
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Step 5: Victory Lap (and Avocado Oil High Fives)
Transfer your hard-earned avocado oil to a clean, dark container. Bold and underlined: Dark is important, as light can degrade the oil. Store it in a cool, dry place and bask in the glory of your creation!
Congratulations, you are now a certified Avocado Assassin, a weaver of culinary magic, and the proud owner of your very own vat of homemade avocado oil. Use it for salad dressings, drizzling over toast, or even (whisper it softly) deep-frying something delicious.
Remember: This process yields a smaller amount of oil compared to store-bought options. But hey, the satisfaction of DIY and the bragging rights are priceless, aren't they?
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