How to Cut Mango
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How to Cut Mango
Description
The process starts by positioning the mango upright with the stem at the bottom. Using a sharp knife, the mango is sliced lengthwise close to the wide pit, leaving two large sections. The remaining flesh around the pit is cut into two smaller segments by trimming along the sides. Each piece is scored lengthwise and crosswise without cutting through the peel, enabling the flesh to be turned outward like a hedgehog. This exposes mango cubes for easy removal. The flesh can be separated from the peel by carefully slicing with a paring knife, scooping with a spoon, or using a small-rimmed glass cup. This technique efficiently gets most of the edible fruit while minimizing waste and mess. Proper storage in airtight containers preserves leftovers up to five days refrigerated or three months frozen.
Ingredients
- 1 Mango ripe, firm
Instructions
- Position the mango with the stem side down on a cutting board.
- Using a large sharp knife, cut alongside the wide part of the pit as close to it as possible from the top of the mango down one side of the pit.
- Repeat the same thing on the other side of the mango. You will end up with two halves and a middle section with the pit intact.
- Cut the two small sides off the middle section from the top down the side towards the stem. Now you’ll have four pieces of the mango.
- Score the mango flesh for any of the four pieces by making lengthwise and crosswise cuts, being careful not to cut through peel. Pop open the mango by pushing the skin side down towards your thumb.
Remove the mango from the skin with a knife, spoon or cup.
- Using a knife: Use a small paring knife to cut along the peel and carefully remove the pieces from the peel.Using a spoon: Use a spoon to scoop out the pieces of mango from the peel.Using a cup: Use a small glass cup with a thin rim to scoop out the mango pieces from the peel in one motion from top to bottom.
- Use the mango pieces immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 days or in the freezer for 3 months.
Notes
- Store any leftover mango in an airtight container; they keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 62 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 62kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 1120IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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