How To Cut A Mango—The Safe Way
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Some fruits and veggies can be tricky when it comes to prep, think avocado, spaghetti squash, pineapple, and mango. Naturally, of all the fruits for my picky daughter to love, it had to be mangoes! With their thick skin, slippery flesh, and awkward pits, ripe mangoes are a hassle (and a bit dangerous) to peel and cut. But there’s a safe and easy way to do it. All you need is a cutting board and a sharp knife. (And remember, you’re much more likely to cut yourself with a dull knife than a sharp one.)
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Step-By-Step Instructions
Wash the mango under running water, then lay the mango on your cutting board. Holding the mango securely on the cutting board, cut a sliver off of the stem end/the top of the mango. Don’t cut in very far or you’ll hit the pit.
Rotate the mango around and cut a small slice off the opposite end.
Stand the mango on one flat side you’ve created. Slice off the peel from top to bottom, avoiding the edible flesh too much.
Continue cutting around the outside of the mango until you’ve removed all the peel.
There is an oblong pit that runs through the center of the mango. The mango flesh on either side of the pit is often referred to as the cheeks. Holding the mango in place with one hand, use the other to cut the cheeks off each side of the pit.
If you’re finding the cut mango pieces too slippery to hold, use a paper towel to hold them in place.
Lay the center slice (that contains the pit) on your cutting board and slice off the remaining flesh from either side of the pit.
Dispose of the pit and cut the 2 cheeks of the fruit into 3 to 4 parallel slices. Holding the slices together with your hand, rotate them ninety degrees and make crosswise cuts to make chunks.
Place the mango cubes in an airtight container and store in the fridge. They’re wonderful for mango smoothies, as a topping for a poke bowl or overnight oats, or as a quick snack or healthy dessert.
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Easier way is to cut the sides without peeling the skin. Then cut thru the fruit in both directions like when scoring a piece of meat. Use a spoon to scoop out the pieces.
Sorry, with all due respect. .. No, no, no. It’s a waste of mango to see you peel like this. A peeler is much more efficiet and less wasteful as long as you take your time to peel carefully. Sorry, this isn’t one I’ll be using.
Yeah, sorry…this is a subpar way to peel and cut mangoes. The cheek slicing and scoring method is safer and quicker. Do more research next time!