Fresh Dominican Avocado, sold individually. Caribbean Dominican avocados are larger and smoother than the small Hass avocados common in UK supermarkets — the flesh is paler, the texture creamier, and the flavour milder and slightly sweeter. Particularly important in Caribbean tradition where avocado is served sliced on the side of saltfish, ackee, festival, or fried plantain at breakfast and Sunday dinner. Some households slice into chunks for a side salad, others mash with salt and pepper for a Caribbean-style avocado spread. Ripen at room temperature; eat when the fruit yields gently to pressure.