Smashed Avocado on Toast

Name: Smashed Avocado on Toast
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Australian
Ingredients: 2 thick slices sourdough bread; 2 ripe avocados; Juice of 1 lime; 2 eggs; 1 tsp chilli flakes; Flaky sea salt; Freshly cracked black pepper; 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; Fresh coriander (optional); 1 tbsp white vinegar (for poaching)

Smashed Avo (SMASHT AV-oh)

Smashed Avo

⏱ Prep Time 10 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 382 kcal

Thick sourdough toast piled with roughly smashed ripe avocado, lime juice, chilli flakes, and a poached egg — the dish that defined Australian brunch culture worldwide.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 14.0g

Carbs 32.0g

Fat 22.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian dairy-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

toaster saucepan fork slotted spoon

Presentation Guide

Vessel: ceramic plate

Garnishes: chilli flakes, microgreens, lime wedge

Accompaniments: flat white coffee

Ingredients

2 thick slices sourdough bread
2 ripe avocados
Juice of 1 lime
2 eggs
1 tsp chilli flakes
Flaky sea salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Fresh coriander (optional)
1 tbsp white vinegar (for poaching)

Instructions

1
Toast sourdough slices until golden and crisp.
2
Halve avocados, scoop into a bowl. Add lime juice, salt, and pepper. Smash roughly with a fork — keep it chunky.
3
Bring a saucepan of water to a gentle simmer, add vinegar. Create a vortex and carefully slide in each egg. Poach for 3 min.
4
Pile smashed avocado generously onto each toast.
5
Place a poached egg on top of each. Season with flaky salt, cracked pepper, and chilli flakes.
6
Drizzle with olive oil and scatter with coriander if desired.

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Did You Know?

In 2017, an Australian millionaire suggested young people could afford houses if they stopped buying smashed avo — sparking a national debate about housing affordability versus brunch culture.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

toaster
saucepan
fork
slotted spoon

Garnishing

chilli flakes, microgreens, lime wedge

Accompaniments

flat white coffee

The Story Behind Smashed Avocado on Toast

Smashed avocado on toast emerged from Sydney and Melbourne cafe culture in the early 1990s, championed by chef Bill Granger whose Darlinghurst cafe bills popularised the simple combination. It spread to London, New York, and beyond, becoming the global symbol of Australian brunch culture and a lightning rod for generational debates about spending habits.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed breakfast or brunch 📜 Origins: 1990s cafe culture

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