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Place one ripe avocado on a cutting board. Carefully trim off the small stem end using a sharp chef's knife.

Hold the avocado firmly and make a lengthwise cut around its central pit, rotating the avocado against the knife blade until you've gone all the way around.

Gently twist the two halves of the avocado in opposite directions to separate them.

To remove the pit, carefully strike the pit with the sharp edge of your knife blade so it embeds slightly. Twist the knife to dislodge the pit, then remove it.

Using your fingers, carefully peel the skin from one of the avocado halves. Discard the skin. Repeat steps 1-5 for the second avocado.

Place the peeled avocado half flat side down on the cutting board. Using your sharp knife, thinly slice the avocado lengthwise into uniform pieces, about 1/8 inch thick.

Carefully use the flat side of your knife or a spatula to scoop up the fanned slices. Arrange them elegantly on a serving plate or as a garnish for your chosen dish. Repeat with the remaining avocado halves.


Place one ripe avocado on a cutting board. Carefully trim off the small stem end using a sharp chef's knife.

Hold the avocado firmly and make a lengthwise cut around its central pit, rotating the avocado against the knife blade until you've gone all the way around.

Gently twist the two halves of the avocado in opposite directions to separate them.

To remove the pit, carefully strike the pit with the sharp edge of your knife blade so it embeds slightly. Twist the knife to dislodge the pit, then remove it.

Using your fingers, carefully peel the skin from one of the avocado halves. Discard the skin. Repeat steps 1-5 for the second avocado.

Place the peeled avocado half flat side down on the cutting board. Using your sharp knife, thinly slice the avocado lengthwise into uniform pieces, about 1/8 inch thick.

Carefully use the flat side of your knife or a spatula to scoop up the fanned slices. Arrange them elegantly on a serving plate or as a garnish for your chosen dish. Repeat with the remaining avocado halves.
