Maybe its a poor news day down under or maybe I am making light of a serious
issue - hand injuries inflicted by avocado peelers!
It has been estimated that 15-20 people a year are treated for stab wounds after trying to stone the creamy-fleshed avocado. That's in Auckland alone. Injuries resulted from three types of stoning technique: stabbing, scooping underneath with a knife or trying to secure the stone by banging the blade into it and twisting. Spoons are a safer option apparently.
Celebrity cook Annabelle White advocates (sorry) the bang-and-twist method. Sharp knives were safer than blunt ones, which required more pressure. She recommends using a spoon on the fruit. I see even Anne has issues - oh but that's with Mangoes; similar I guess.
3-13-2006 @4:21PM Elise said... This was the subject of much debate recently on my post about How to Cut and Peel an Avocado. Many advocated the use of a hand towel, folded and held between your hand the the avocado.
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3-13-2006 @4:23PM Elise said... Oops, I forgot this system doesn't take a hrefs. Here's the link:
http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/001737how_to_cut_and_peel_an_avocado.php
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