It seems like a pretty obvious easy thing, cutting mangoes.
But when you think about it, it’s not really just taking a knife and butchering
that poor fruit in an effort to devour it hungrily. Cutting mangoes is an art
that is simple and for those who want a pretty presentation at the end of it
all. Want to impress your friends, family or guest? Then this is for you,
though you might want to impress yourself first with a very nicely cut pieces
of mango. Mangoes are packed with lots of vitamin C and fiber apart from being sweet
and delicious. Mangoes are usually in
season all year long, though some varieties have specific months that you can
find them, like the small green mangoes. This method works for any type of
mango and will be a favorite way of cutting your mangoes whether for yourself
or for others. This tried and true easy method is how to cut mangoes into cubes.
If you want similar sized pieces when cutting mangoes into cubes, this method
is the sure way to get that. The best way to go about getting cubed mangoes is
to first choose a mango that is ripe yet firm. If the mango is too ripe then
you will end up with a mess as the fruit will be too mushy to cut into your desired
pieces. Always sanitize your work area,
utensils and hands before handling any fruit and use a clean knife and cutting
board. You can eat mangoes sliced over salads; you can make mango salsa, blend
the mango into smoothies, and make kabobs and even sauté in meat and sea food
dishes. So let’s get cutting! Have you tried this method before? What are you
favorite ways of cutting mangoes? Let me know!
INGREDIENTS1 Ripe mango
Sharp Knife
INSTRUCTIONS
Holding the mango with one hand, stand it on its end, stem
side down. Using a sharp knife in your other hand, cut from the top of the mango,
down one side of the pit making sure you do not cut through the pit. Then repeat with the other side and you will end up with three
pieces two halves and the middle section that holds the pit.
Take one of the fleshy mango half, using a knife to make
lengthwise cuts across it. Be careful not to cut yourself.
Again in the same mango half make crosswise cuts in it
trying not to cut through the peel
Invert the mango half so that the cut segments are sticking
out like a hedgehog. You may be able to peel the segments out of the mango pieces
with your fingers at this point.
To get perfect cubed mango pieces, use a small spoon or small
knife to cut away the pieces from the peel. Or even use a large spoon to detach the flesh from the skin and scoop out the cubes in one motion
Easy. Peasy. You do not have to waste any mango so, use a small pairing knife to cut around the pit. Place the slice on the cutting board then trim all the extra mango flesh around it.
HOW TO CUT MANGO CUBES
Ingredients
- 1 Mango
- 1 Knife
Instructions
Holding the mango with one hand, stand it on its end, stem side down. Using a sharp knife in your other hand, cut from the top of the mango, down one side of the pit making sure you do not cut through the pit. Then repeat with the other side and you will end up with three pieces two halves and the middle section that holds the pit. Take one of the fleshy mango half, using a knife to make lengthwise cuts across it.Again in the same mango half make crosswise cuts in it trying not to cut through the peelInvert the mango half so that the cut segments are sticking out like a hedgehog. You may be able to peel the segments out of the mango pieces with your fingers at this point. To get perfect cubed mango pieces, use a small spoon or small knife to cut away the pieces from the peel. Or even use a large spoon to detach the flesh from the skin and scoop out the cubes in one motion
Details
Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Yield: 1 piece
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