The other day at Jaya Grocer, I was looking for avocados. I love avocados! The Australian Haas avocados cost RM6.50 per fruit and once in a while I allow myself this indulgence.
And then one day, I spotted avocados from Thailand. They are much bigger that the Aussie ones and they were selling at RM4.90 per fruit. Hmmm!!!
See the size difference? I grabbed two and just for comparison I also bought two of the Aussie ones.
As you can see, the Aussie ones are ripening as they are turning black. But the Thai variety does not turn black like this upon ripening.
The skin goes slightly yellowish with black spots and there is a slight give when you gently press it. When unripe, they are firm and hard.
The skin goes slightly yellowish with black spots and there is a slight give when you gently press it. When unripe, they are firm and hard.
In terms of taste and texture, there is a slight edge in favor of the Aussie ones. But I am willing to sacrifice that difference as it is only marginal to me.
I have also tried Dole from Philippines (can't remember the price, they are about same size as Aussie ones) and again I find the Australian variety more superior.
Well, I am happy to be able to enjoy avocados at a more affordable price. I eat these with eggs for breakfast. Yum!!
Never seen or taste Thai avocados. Would love to give it a try. Long time I didn't take it, cannot afford. Hahaha. Over here, they are sold around RM7 and sometimes around RM5 -6, if on offer.
ReplyDeleteNow I can enjoy avocados more often!
DeleteI've given up on buying these, spend so much and they all go bad. I think we had the ones from Sabah as well, other than the Australian ones, all the same.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear that. So far my experience has been good.
DeleteI have tried those from Australia and Philippines. The Australia ones are creamier. Have not tried any from Thailand so now that you have confirmed that they taste ok, will try next time when I see them.
ReplyDeleteI agree, the Aussie ones are creamier.
DeleteWah, perfectly ripen avocado for the last photo, like won lottery!
ReplyDeleteMust cut at the right time.
DeleteA lot of local cafes use the Philippine avocados because of the price difference, apparently. We should do a side-by-side taste test! :)
ReplyDeleteI will be doing a taste test for the sake of research and development hah..hah...
DeleteInteresting avocado fact: apparently, the bumpier the skin the more fat and hence more flavour.
ReplyDeleteOh I see! No wonder the Australian ones are way creamier.
DeleteI never buy from the supermarket before, as do not know how to go about doing with it... Only drink from the fruit stall before...
ReplyDeleteAt the supermarket they are usually unripe and hard. Buy and leave at room temperature until they become soft.
DeleteNice comparison! I usually buy them when they’ve promos. xoxo
ReplyDeleteMe too. Now with the Thai ones, no need to wait hee..hee..
DeleteI am not accustomed to the taste of avocado yet. I have only tasted it once by its own.
ReplyDeleteIt tastes better eaten with other food like eggs.
DeleteI pernah beli sekali je LL, itu pun sebab nak tau rasa avocado tu mcm mana....
ReplyDeleteTak ingat dah cam ne rasa dia , tp macam tak berapa sedaplah. Macam mana u makan dengan telur tu? Cuba share sikit
Just goreng telur dan makan dengan avocado. Senang je, Hainom.
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