We have been using typically foreign ingredients in our kitchen for several years now. We have become accustomed to using more and more foods that we never considered before.

This phenomenon is also due to globalization and especially the internet. In the era of social media now “everyone knows everything,” and thus there is an ever-growing access to information.

Aside from the introduction, focusing on the world of food, today we talk about avocado, a peculiar fruit that has seen an incredible rise in recent years in our country, namely Italy.

Typically used in Mexico for the famous guacamole but also heavily used by Western sushi bars where they include it in many preparations. These are just 2 examples that help us understand why it has become so widespread here as well.

In this recipe, I used avocado in a very simple way to create the so-called toast. Basically, a slice of grilled bread topped with thinly sliced avocado and finally topped with a poached egg. Simple yet perfectly harmonious, try it to believe it!

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Difficulty: Easy
Cost: Economical
Preparation time: 15 Minutes
Portions: 2
Cooking methods: Boiling
Cuisine: International
Seasonality: All seasons

Ingredients

For the avocado toast with poached egg

1 avocado
2 eggs
2 slices rye bread
1 tbsp white vinegar
1 tsp salt
to taste black sesame seeds

Tools

Steps

To make the avocado toast with poached egg

First, choose a ripe avocado, then peel it completely, remove the pit, and cut it in half.
Next, slice the 2 halves of the avocado into thin slices using a sharp smooth-edged knife. Then set aside, optionally in the fridge, before proceeding to the next step.
At this point, heat an electric grill and toast the slices of rye bread until you get brownish streaks. Once done, place the slices on a rack to cool.
Proceed by boiling some water with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of white vinegar in a saucepan. Once boiling, lower the heat halfway and create a vortex using a spoon or fork.
At this stage, crack an egg and cook for exactly 2 minutes to have a still liquid yolk. Repeat the same process for the second egg.
Meanwhile, place the previously sliced avocado on top of the rye bread slice, trying to cover the entire surface.
At this point, remove the egg from the water with a slotted spoon and gently place it on top of the bread slice with avocado.
To complete, make a cut on the egg’s surface to reveal the still liquid inside. Finish the dish by garnishing with black sesame seeds before serving.