/ck/ - Food & Cooking

Avocado has flavour, but it's not very strong. Ripeness is important, you want it to be fairly soft. It's also good to add a dash or two of salt per halve, and maybe some lime juice.

>>4562305

avocados are overrated and people who rave about them are bad and they should feel bad

also guacamole is nothing special QQ more fags

>>4562318

Take some grass, mash it into a paste, and mix it into a 20lb tub of lard.

Congrats, you have made avocado.

>>4562318
>QQ more fags

underage b&

go take your hot dog diet to a more age appropriate site.

>>4562318

i actually though it may have gone bad and was already in fear of food poisening

>>4562323

>underage b&
>my beard is longer than my hair

delicious tears

>>4562320
this

The thing about avocado is that they have a almost buttery texture and when you add the right amount of salt and seasoning they have a buttery taste too that many love to enjoy with various things.

Avocados have a high concentration of fat and nutrients in them and depending on where you stand in the fat debate they're either shit or a super food. Personally I love making guacamole.

>>4562338

it's not even that

it's that they suck

All dem monounsaturated fats. Good tasting and good for you, in moderation.

op here

it was the Hass type of that makes a difference

>>4562345

>Good for you

Top lel

>>4562342
So you're saying that you don't like them in general. That's fair. You are allowed to not like avocados.

I however like them. Making them in Green Goddess salad dressing is another good way I like to eat them.

>>4562352
ALL FAT IS BAD

Yup, that is just what an avocado tastes like. I don't really love them, but I eat them every so often. Its much better for me as a condiment type thing. Include it on burritos or salads, with fish, stuff like that. I also enjoy the avocado, bread, sardine toast from good eats.

I will disagree with the poster who says guac is nothing special though. Guac is awesome. Just make sure the lime/salt/spice balance is right.

>>4562372

>injecting guacamole into your clogged veins and thinking it makes your hair and nails all shiny

you probably think nutella is good too

>>4562376

Guac is mediocre at best.

>>4562378
You probably think eggs are bad for you too

>>4562380
You probably tried that shitty premade kind or something. (The people who make that should be shot.) That or you just added powdered spices to your avocado, which is not the way to go.

This is the problem with /ck/. Foodies mixing with people raised on microwave pizzas.

>>4562444

It's actually worse than that

You have foodies, /fit/fags, and plebs. And they all hate each other.

>>4562378
You've never heard of Guacamole Man?

>>4562447
Personally I like everyone, but want to dick punch anyone who perpetuates the term "plebs". You're all trying way too hard.

>>4562447
>>4562444
The plebs are the direct decedents of the people who posted "cooking" threads on /b/ before /ck/ existed... where the average "recipe" was something like, half a dozen Taco Bell tacos smothered with nacho cheese and sandwiched between two frozen pizzas and encased in ground beef.

>>4562460
Lel

>>4562456

I find it wonderfully ironical that the people using that term are always the most base born, raised by wolves motherfuckers on this site.

>>4562305
I don't know OP. Back when I was young avocados tasted like avocados. Nowadays nothing tastes the same to me. I'm not sure if it's my diminished sense of smell or the fact that they changed food to aid production whilst sacrificing flavour. Probably a bit of both.

Fodo used to be a symphony in my youth in the 70s and 80s. Now most things are pretty meh!

>>4562478
>ironical

>>4562352
If you actually believe avocado is bad for you, you are fucking retarded. Please consult a nutritionist immediately as I'm sure you'll die soon without professional advice.

>>4562491

>Implying every nutritionist doesn't have a different opinion on what's "healthy"
>Implying they're not all just a bunch of quacks charging way too much money for shitty advice

>>4562486

don't like the word?

salt and pepper goes a long way; with olive oil and a bit of balsamic vinegar it goes from bland to fairly descent

>>4562494
I guarantee the majority of nutritionists will agree that avocados are healthy.

It is a texture thing OP, the flavor is delicate.

>>4562498
Get a load of this dumbass.

>>4562305
Been said already, their flavour is very subtle so they need sufficient seasoning to bring out the taste. This is the 'secret' to good guacamole, which may include salt, chilli, cumin and lime juice, which all marry and enhance the flavour of the avocado itself.

Still, they are an acquired taste. The people who don't like them often equate the mouthfeel with eating soap. But then they've probably eaten the avocado under-ripe so no wonder.

>>4562494
Fair point actually, many nutritionists are quacks and have idiosyncratic ideas on what's good diet-wise.

However that's not to say that avocado isn't a healthy food. They're high in oil so you shouldn't eat too much of them if you're controlling your caloric intake, but other than that they're very good food.

>>4562529

you don't understand literary irony?

>>4562481
I think the quality has generally gone down, maybe because of increased demand. Nowadays I think they're picked when they're not ripe enough and it either leaves them too hard, or if you wait until they're ripe they're often mushy and watery and sort of uneven in their ripeness. There must be a certain type to look for but I'm unaware of what that is.

avocado has a "neutral" taste that supplements all kind of foods

you can make sweets out of it, adds flavor to meats, vegetables, make shakes, etc.
people who dont like avocados are americlaps that are used to strong flavors, are used to have over 9000 grams of sugar in their food, and have developed shit palates

>>4562565

avocados don't ripe on the tree, they start riping when they are picked

There are different kinds of avocado, especially in Germany. Round green ones are watery and taste like nothing. Very ripe round black ones (hass) are great. Pear shaped green ones are also good if they're ripe enough.

That said, avocados don't taste like too much on their own unless you sprinkle lemon juice, salt and pepper on them.

>>4562588
so as long as they are fully grown they are okay to be picked?
Then I'm not sure what the deal is, but I seem to have gotten more shitty avocados lately then I did say, 10 years ago.

>>4562447
It feels bad being a /fit/fag and a co/ck/. I remember the beautiful dishes I used to prepare and enjoy before I was shredded.

I do eat lots of avocado still. That healthy fat.

>>4562603
What would happen if you cooked good food again but still went to the gym?

See the green parts closest to the skin? Yeah, all the flavor is there. Get in there with a spoon to get all the deliciousness.

>>4562603
im also a a /fit/fag
even worse, a keto fag. all of my carbs end up being from avocadoes

i eat one or 2 small ones every day with tuna, or meat


pic related i meating this right now

whole small avocado into cubes, topped by a spicy chicken sausage, with some hot sauce.

>>4562435

Nope. Had it freshly made in Oaxaca, still is mediocre. Have fun with your fatty grass paste.

>>4562606
I'm sure it would be fine. My bodyfat would probably go up a little, but I'd still be considered ripped to the average person. My gains might not be optimal if I didn't control my macros as tightly as I do, but once again, I'm sure my physique wouldn't suffer too much. Once you take the time to perfect your athletic diet, it's hard to let it go.

>>4562643
Oh god, I feel for you, man. Currently carb cycling. Where do you like to get all your fat besides from eggs and avocado?

>>4562644

This, ladies and gentlemen, is what happens when you inject salt, beef and cheese into all foods. You end up with a palate that can't appreciate subtlety and texture.

When all you eat are pizza rolls, all foods need to look like pizza rolls.

Don't monounsaturates promote syrum HDL?

>>4562648
my main fat source is bacon.... i pan fry every meal with two "thick" slices. I dont drink the residue fat, but whatever the food absorbs is good.

but one of my meals i use the avocado instead of the bacon.
i also just buy food that has high fat content, such as tuna in oil (grape seed tastes amazing), steaks, and bunch of sausages of all kinds (as long as they have super low cabs, which most do)

>>4562648
coconuts

>>4562606
He would probably return to a natural body fat percentage, and lose visibility in his abs area, being able to see abs is just superficial though anywho, he'd probably still be ripped.

Tell me I'm wrong.

>>4562337
>>4562320
>>4562342
>>4562378
I really wonder why I am still here. It's not the fact that you disagree with what I am thinking, its not the seemingly uniformed opinion, its simply the fact that some people on /ck/ seem to enjoy being contentious and obnoxious for no apparent reason.

I mean seriously, If you disagree that's fine, but what's with the attitude? You aren't even addressing what he said, you are just throwing shit and attitude. Seriously, you all seem to forget, we are just having a discussion.

>>4562500
...to eat once in a while, not as half as much as you should with other fruits.
Also nutritionists are the same guys who come around saying "dark chocolate is healthy", so caution is advised. Those people seem to believe just because something isn't 100% bad for you then it is good. Avocados may have healthy fats but are still really fat.

>>4562716
Okay... not the same guy... but dark chocolate IS healthy for you. And when researchers and nutritionists say that it's healthy for you they're referring to the cacao itself. You can get stuff like 90% cacao chocolate bars, which does not taste "good" in a conventional sense to most people, but it has some undeniable health benefits and contains very little, if any sugar, and no milk fat.
You've just proven that you're a moron who doesn't know what he's talking about.

>>4562704

do you not remember your teenage years? weren't you smarter than everyone else?

>>4562728
Even the highest percentage cacao chocolates are filled with saturated fats according to the nutrition data, I assume it would be the cacao butter.

>>4562730
I don't mean to sound arrogant or brag, but I have never thought of myself as smarter than others. Even if I was smarter that doesn't discount the possibility that they are correct, or their argument is valid.

Moreover, there was never a reason to argue, what do you gain out of arguing and making a ass of yourself online?

>>4562730
That does not give someone a reason to be a ass. Everyone can contribute positively to a discussion regardless of intelligence.

>>4562744

Author of >>4562320

I'm not trolling, I'm not trying to be an ass. This is my genuine opinion. Avocados taste like fatty grass and it it my fervent and honest belief that anyone who likes them would also enjoy the taste of grass paste mixed with lard.

>>4562305
I grew up eating dishes with avocado. I personally love them.

>>4562736
Have you ever read about any of the studies done on cacao consumption?
I want to know what constitutes a "healthy" food then in your opinion. Apparently it would need to contain 0% fat, all your daily vitamin and mineral requirements and prevent cancer and heart disease with a 100% success rate.
I must know where you're getting this wholesome but undoubtedly bland heavenly manna!

>>4562305
Needs salt, fool.

>>4562305
Not the healthiest dish but my favourite is a toasted sandwich with tuna, cheese mayo and some avocado. But usually ill just have some on vita-wheats, i dont know if avocados are different in australia but i dont see the need for salt

>>4562779
If you're use avocado rather than mayonnaise on sandwich then it's considerably more healthy. And much more delicious.

>>4562744

children are irrational, adolescents are radically idiotic. adults are sensible.

get it?

>>4562762
No I'm not saying you can only eat something like that (though a good combination of veg with fish probably gets close) I'm just saying its stupid to say something that is 40% saturated fat is going to be good for you because it has one or two substances in it that can do good for you.
Its like taking celery and wrapping it in pure grease and burgers and calling it health food.
Nutritionists say retarded shit of the likes the whole time because they take something which is unhealthy, but CAN be consumed with moderation, once in a while as a treat, and call it "good for you".
Its like the research they did with wine, yeah, wine is not as bad for you as you'd expect from an alcoholic drink, but saying you should be drinking a serving a day is really dangerous, specially since you can get the same benefits from eating other, healthier foods. However, wine is tasty, a pleasure you can indulge sometimes.

>>4562688

Anything coconut is wonderful. I always cook with coconut oil and regularly drink coconut or eat it as a snack.

Avocados and bananas make my mouth swell up.

>>4562803
>adults are sensible
fullretard.jpg

>>4562878
It's mostly monounsaturated fat you moron.
I don't think anyone here is arguing that you shouldn't eat them sparingly, but they are a better source of fat than most because they contain lots of vitamins and minerals, etc. It's not "one or two substances". Here's some RDAs
Vitamin C 20%
Iron 10%
Vitamin E 20%
Thiamin 10%
Riboflavin 20%
Niacin 20%
Vitamin B6 20%
Folate 40%
Pantothenic Acid 20%
Phosphorous 10%
Magnesium 10%
Zinc 10%
Copper 10%
Manganese 10%

ITT people argue purely subjective things.

"i like this"
" i don't like this"

simply rephrased again and again with no end in sight.

>>4562803
>children are irrational, adolescents are radically idiotic. adults are sensible.
Oh man. If only that were true.

I happen to know plenty of adults who are irrational, plus a few who are idiotic on a regular basis. And it's been my experience that at least half of adults online are virtually autistic.

I *wish* I lived in your world where adults are sensible.

>>4562716
>Also nutritionists are the same guys who come around saying "dark chocolate is healthy"
Yes that's true, but I think you've missed the bit when they say "In moderation." Or maybe you're deliberately skipping that to try to bolster your position.

I don't remember *ever* seeing a recommendation to eat lots of it from a nutritionist or doctor. Specifically, I'm remembering portion sizes of like one or two squares a day. Even if you took that literally and had two squares every day that wouldn't break the calorie bank on anyone with an otherwise healthy diet and lifestyle, it's only something like 50-80 kilocals FFS.

>>4562305
You know it's ripe when you press it with your thumb and it gives just a little

>>4563903
>SnP
>no cilantro
>no red onion
>no garlic
>no sorono pepper
>no tomato

Do you even guacamole?

>>4563903
and if it does, you can throw it away because the bruise will make the fruit half black and rotten by the time it gets ripe.

Grab an avocado.
Put it on a blender with some milk and sugar at taste.
Drink it.

It's fuckign delicious.

>>4563946
I've heard about chocolate mousse made with avocado. I've yet to try it though.

>>4563443
>4chan minus the porn boards

>>4562305
For a tasty and healthy breakfast, cut up your avocado with two bananas and eat them together. I ate this every day for breakfast for a few months last year and my shits were fucking amazing that month because of this healthy breakfast.

Avacado by itself isn't anything special, but the point of an avacado is to improve the flavor of other things

Fuck what sushi purists will tell you, avacado is the best sushi ingredient aside from high-quality fish. Also put some lemon and lime on it with some salt and suddenly it's awesome. It's good for complimenting other flavors with its taste and texture