AVOCADO AND TOMATO APPETIZER

Preparation Method :

• Cut the avocado pear in half and remove the stone. Scoop out the avocado flesh into a mixing bowl and immediately pour over the lemon rind and juice to prevent discoloration.
• Mash the avocado roughly with a fork, until fairly smooth. Stir in the cheese, onion, garlic and tarragon.
• Add the Tabasco sauce, and salt and pepper to taste. Either use the avocado filling at once, or place in a dish, cover immediately and chill until required. It will keep for several hours in the refrigerator without browning.
• Cut the tops off the tomatoes and scoop out the seeds from the centre. Turn the tomatoes upside down for a minute to drain off the juice.
• Place the tomatoes on a serving dish or on individual dishes. Pile the avocado mixture into the tomatoes.
• Garnish with parsley, or, for a special occasion, sprinkle the lumpfish roe on to the tops.
• Serve at once.