Avocado Pearls

Creamy avocado pearls with a fresh lime twist — a smooth, savory accent for modern tacos, sushi rolls, and seafood.

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe avocado (pitted and peeled)
  • ½ cup (125mL) cold water
  • 1 tbsp (15mL) lime juice
  • ½ tsp (2g) sodium alginate
  • 1 tsp (4.5g) calcium chloride
  • 2 cups (500mL) water (for bath)

Instructions

  1. Blend Avocado
    • In blender, purée avocado with water and lime juice until smooth.
  2. Add Alginate
    • Sprinkle sodium alginate into blender while mixing at low speed. Blend 1 minute more.
  3. Rest
    • Let sit 30–45 minutes. Cover and chill.
  4. Strain
    • Push through fine mesh strainer into The Spherificator®.
  5. Prepare Bath
    • Dissolve calcium chloride in 500mL water.
  6. Form Pearls
    • Drip mixture into bath from 5–6 inches. Cure 45–60 seconds.
  7. Finish
    • Rinse gently in cold water. Use immediately or refrigerate up to 6 hours.

Expert Tips

Flavor Enhancements
  • Spicy: Add pinch of jalapeño or chipotle powder.
  • Herbal: Blend in cilantro or chives.
Texture Control
  • Smoother pearls: Strain purée through fine cheesecloth.
  • Firmer pearls: Extend bath time slightly.
Troubleshooting
  • If color fades: Add ¼ tsp vitamin C powder.
  • If pearls break: Use a finer strainer or reblend base.
Serving Ideas
  • Savory: Add to sushi rolls, poke bowls, or avocado toast.
  • Gourmet: Use as garnish on shrimp ceviche or tuna tartare.
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