One common problem is an avocado that looks ripe on the outside, but the flesh is still hard or stringy on the inside.
4 Februari 2025 16:00
Ripening an unripe avocado can be a challenge. Although there are various methods such as poking it with a toothpick, wrapping it in tissue, or storing it in rice, the results are not always as expected. Sometimes, the avocado remains hard and does not ripen, while other times it ripens in a less than perfect condition.
One common problem is an avocado that looks ripe on the outside, but the flesh is still hard or fibrous on the inside. This can happen because of uneven ripening or because the fruit itself is of poor quality to begin with. There is also a risk that the avocado will become overripe or even rotten before it reaches its soft texture and delicious taste.
The difficulty in ripening avocados is influenced by many factors, ranging from the level of ripeness when picked, storage temperature, to the water content in the fruit. Therefore, although there are various tricks to speed up ripening, not all methods can provide perfect results. Choosing good quality avocados from the start remains the main key to optimal ripening results.
In addition, you can also use the method used by Instagram user @abi_putra_buana in ripening avocados. Instead of using sticks or tissues, he uses kitchen waste. As reported by BriloFood on Thursday (30/1), the kitchen waste in question is rice water.
"First wash rice water," said Instagram @abi_putra_buana.
photo: Instagram/@abi_putra_buana
The method is, simply prepare rice water in a bowl. After that, dip the unripe avocado into it. While soaking for a while, you can prepare another larger bowl, then line it with a napkin or clean dry cloth.
photo: Instagram/@abi_putra_buana
Now, the avocado that has been dipped in rice water can be immediately lifted and moved to the basin lined with the cloth. Make sure the basin is wide enough so that the avocados do not pile up on top of each other. If so, leave it for 2-3 days in an open position.
"There's no need to do anything to it, no need to cover it. It will ripen in a few days," he explained further.
photo: Instagram/@abi_putra_buana
After being left for 3 days, the avocado skin has turned yellow and is softer. Instagram user @abi_putra_buana immediately took it and cut the avocado. Who would have thought, this fruit was perfectly ripe and the inside looked smooth, there were even no signs of the flesh turning black because it was starting to rot.
"So using the technique of soaking in rice water, I have had a lot of success," said Instagram @abi_putra_buana.
Since it was uploaded on Saturday (25/1), this video about avocado ripening tricks has been watched more than 131 thousand times. Who would have thought, many other Instagram users then gave direct responses in the comments column. Some of them also gave other suggestions on ripening avocados.
"The point is that the avocado must be a good type and old on the tree. Examples of good avocados include Miki avocados and Bengkulu avocados. Guaranteed to be good even if nothing is done to it," explained Instagram @tutunrahmawati.
"The knowledge is useful...thank you," wrote the Instagram account @lesmana.elis.
"I will try it.. Thank you ma'am for the knowledge," concluded Instagram @atulia21.
