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Hold the mango like so. |
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I'd say most mango pits are about a 1/2", so make your first cut about 1/4" from the stem. |
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| Try to slice evenly so you don't leave any of the mango goodness. |
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Now you'll want to turn your mango around and slice it about 1/4" from the stem again. |
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| You can see that I didn't do a great job of keeping my knife stroke even... Don't be like me. |
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Now you just slice, slice, slice. |
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Remove the peel with a small, sharp knife. |
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Now do that with all of your mango slices. |
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| Cut into pieces and enjoy or use in a recipe. |
24 comments:
This is very helpful! I have always had a hard time cutting my mangoes!
Mmmm I LOVE mango, awesome how-to post. Mangoes are tough to cut right!
@ Lauren & Meg: I know! It took me forever to get it right ;)
Awesome! I have two mangoes that aren't quite ripe yet. Now the real dilemma: eat them plain or use them in a recipe?
@ Cassie: A true problem indeed. Can't make a bad choice though ;)
Haha- I know that only the pieces stuck around the pit are supposed to be the "chef's treat," but I usually comandeer everything but the two cheeks as my "chefs treat," while I'm cutting. Yum. Ever had a champagne mango? They are to die, so sweet.
Cheers!
meri
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@ Meri: Me too! ;) ..and no I haven't tried a champagne mango, but it sounds like something I need to seek out! Thanks for the tip.
My absolute favorite fruit. thanks for the handy tips!
Great tips! I love mangoes.
Great tutorial! Love your pics!
I wish I would have seen this yesterday. Your slices look much better than mine did.
@ Meris: You're so welcome! It was fun to do ;)
@ Kathleen: Me too! The one I cut up for this post was gone in about 6 minutes with help from B!
@ Victor: Thank you ! I'm working hard to be a better photog... SO much fun.
@ Pam: hehe! Now if only I could keep my knife strokes even ?!
This is really helpful, I always get into trouble with mangoes and one of my daughters loves them.
thanks!
Mary
@ Inside a British Mum's Kitchen: I'm so glad it has helped ! It was fun to do :)
too funny, I was just wondering how exactly to do so last week while attempting to make a mango salsa! thanks!
Mary, this was a fabulous tutorial. I am new to your blog and have just spent some time browsing through your earlier entries. I'm so glad I did that. I really like the food and recipes you feature here and I'll definitely be back. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary
@ Mary Shouvlin: That is funny!! Glad I could help.
@Mary: Thank you!! ...and I'm so glad you like my blog :D Welcome & Happy Cooking!!
Mango pits are the pits! I never knew how big they were til my first time cutting into one! Thanks for sharing this technique:)
@ Lucy: lol! Yes, yes they are. ...and you're welcome! 'twas fun :)
I always came up with different ways to slice mango and each time was a big fail! thanks!
@ simplyrunningonfaith: You're so welcome. :) Thanks for stopping by and chiming in !!
Since I'm allergic to the mango peel..... I'll just let you do this for me.
@ Katie: ...just the peel ?
I love mangoes!!!!!!!!!!
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