How to Cut a Kiwi
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How to Cut a Kiwi
Description
"How to Cut a Kiwi" outlines various cutting techniques, including two spoon-based methods and a knife method. The first spoon method involves trimming the ends and using a spoon to separate flesh from skin by rotating around the fruit. The second spoon method cuts the kiwi in half widthwise and scoops out the flesh. The knife method starts with trimming the ends and resting the kiwi flat on a cutting surface for slicing.
These methods ensure that the edible kiwi portion is extracted cleanly for slicing into rounds, wedges, or cubes, suitable for direct eating or adding to recipes.
The notes provide useful information about optimal storage conditions: peeled or cut kiwi can be refrigerated for 2-3 days or frozen for longer periods with thawing instructions. Tips for identifying ripeness, trimming tough ends, and ripening with other fruits are also included to maximize freshness and eating quality.
Ingredients
- 1 kiwi
Instructions
Spoon Method #1:
- Cut and remove ¼-½" from both ends of the kiwi.
- Place a spoon with a relatively sharp edge where the flesh of the kiwi meets the skin. Gently work your way into the fruit while also beginning to rotate the kiwi. Keep the spoon in close contact with the skin of the kiwi as you go around the fruit.
- Slice the kiwi into rounds, wedges, strips, or cubes.
Spoon Method #2:
- Cut the kiwi in half widthwise. Avoid cutting through the stem end, you want to cut into the belly of the fruit.
- Place a spoon with a relatively sharp edge into the kiwi where the flesh meets the skin. Gently work your way into the fruit while also beginning to rotate the kiwi. Keep the spoon in close contact with the skin of the kiwi as you go around the fruit.
- Scoop out the kiwi once you get to the base of the fruit. Slice the kiwi into rounds, wedges, strips, or cubes.
Knife Method:
- Cut and remove ¼-½" from both ends of the kiwi. Place the kiwi flat side down on a cutting board.
- Starting from the top, place the knife into a piece of the kiwi flesh right next to the skin. Trim a piece of skin from the kiwi by cutting in a downward motion along the curvature of the fruit, making sure to keep your knife completely in the flesh. Rotate the kiwi and then repeat this around the entire kiwi until all of the skin is removed.
- Slice the kiwi into rounds, wedges, strips, or cubes. Enjoy!
Notes
- Peeled or cut kiwi can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- Kiwi can be frozen for 4-6 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator and drain excess liquid before use.
- Trim tough white parts near the stem end to improve texture and taste.
- Use a spoon sized to the kiwi to remove skin while preserving as much flesh as possible.
- To speed ripening, place the kiwi in a paper bag with a banana or apple.
- If kiwi is ripe, store it in the refrigerator to slow further ripening and maintain freshness.
- A ripe kiwi emits a fruity smell and yields slightly when gently squeezed.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 56 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 56kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 79IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 84mg | 93% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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