Known for his many restaurants and food based competition series, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has become a household name to many. But what does he know about the illustrious avocado? Well, the answer is a lot. Ramsay showcased his foolproof method for slicing and dicing and avocado to social media in a brief moment.
The idea is to minimize waste and give people the perfect avocado every single time. With Ramsay’s technique for handling an avocado mastered, home cooks everywhere can continue adding the delicious fruit, which has a number of nutritional benefits, to their sandwiches, salads, and guacamoles.
The Right Way to Cut an Avocado
Going viral on TikTok, Ramsay was seen cooking alongside vlogger, Ryan Trahan, who questioned the experienced chef on how to properly dice an avocado. Stepping up to the cutting board, Ramsay demonstrated his favorite was to efficiently and safely chop them. “So, that’s the stone, right? Just be very careful with this bit. Go in there like that, twist, and she comes out,” he clarifies.
Taking it to the next level, Ramsay suggests dicing the flesh of the avocado with a criss-cross pattern first before scooping it out with a spoon. This method ensures less damage to the fruit’s skin, leading to perfect avocado pieces and less mess.
Using Ramsay’s technique saves cooks time in the kitchen struggling with the pit and chopping process while also making sure the majority of the avocado is used. A game-changer for avocado lovers everywhere, this method is sure to help anyone who enjoys avocados avoid the hassles that come with freeing them from their skins.
The Internet Reacts
While it might not be “Hell’s Kitchen” worthy, many of Ramsay’s viewers (400K+) chose to comment on the video, originally posted December 14, 2024, which has since amassed around 80,000 views. There were some people who were surprised, with one commenting, “Nobody else uses a spoon like me to scoop it out?” Others seemed intrigued, with another fan responding, “Wow, I suddenly feel not afraid to handle an avocado.”
The truth of the matter is that Ramsay’s method for preparing an avocado is both faster and easier, especially for people who might have trouble. Obviously there is no “right” or “wrong” way to chop an avocado, but knowing a tried and true technique can save newer or inexperienced cooks a lot of problems in the kitchen.
Who could have guessed that something so simple could spark so much conversation, but here we are. Maybe this Gordon Ramsay hack will become your new favorite way to cut up avocados, but you won’t know until you try. Just don’t get it wrong or you might be Gordon Ramsay’s next donut.
