Salt secret elevates simple avocado toast to new heights
Avocado toast is one of the simplest and most delicious dishes you can prepare for breakfast. It's not only healthy but also very filling. Avocado, rich in healthy fats, pairs excellently with various toppings, creating the perfect combination of flavours.
Preparing avocado toast is extremely simple. Just a few ingredients are enough to create a tasty and healthy dish. However, it can sometimes be disappointing if the avocado is bland. Avocado has a delicate flavour, which is why it's important to season it properly. Kathryne Taylor, a cook and founder of Cookie and Kate, shared her secret to enhancing the taste—just add a pinch of salt.
Salt as the key to flavour
Kathryne Taylor emphasizes that to make avocado tastier, you should add at least a pinch of salt to each half of the fruit. "Bonus points? Sprinkle the avocado toast with a light dusting of coarse sea salt," advises Taylor. While it may seem simple, salt can bring out the natural, richer flavours of avocado, making it creamier and more buttery.
Avocado toast is a simple dish, but there are a few ways to enhance its flavour. The choice of bread depends on personal preference, but whole grain is usually better as it highlights the nutty taste of avocado and adds more fibre to the meal.
How to prepare the perfect avocado toast?
After toasting the bread, it's worth mashing the avocado in a bowl before spreading it on the toast. Mashing the avocado directly on the bread can cause it to tear.
Adding a bit of salt to the mashed avocado improves its texture, making it smoother and easier to spread. Other simple ways to enhance the flavour include rubbing raw garlic on the toast before adding the avocado or adding fresh herbs like basil, dill, or parsley.
Some people like to add a teaspoon of lemon juice to the mashed avocado to add acidity and prevent browning if a piece is saved for later. Adding an egg on top is also a delicious way to vary the avocado toast, making the breakfast tasty and healthy.
