*how far out will depend on size of mango, but about half an inch should be good.
*you will have a cleaner cut with a larger knife, if that matters to you π
For the center piece/ the pit:
1. insert pairing knife, or other small knife just under the peel/skin of mango.
*how enjoyable this part is will depend on howΒ fibrousΒ your mango is. HowΒ fibrousΒ your mango is will depend on the variety. There are 160+ types of mangos in the world. I’m a mango expert—- half kidding– ok really kidding. But seriously, I’ve tried maybe around 50+ kinds. (thanks south florida!) Did you buy a mango that was too stringy? Is it getting all stuck in your teeth and annoying you for the rest of the day? Try a different variety next time.Also: mango season is typically in May– through September-ish, you’ll find the very best ones then.
Here’s the fun part. Want itty bitty cubes? Or do you want big ole’ chunks? We typically do four good sized rows to create good sized pieces for popping in your mouth like gum drops but you can make as many of as little cuts as you’d like.1. take a pairing knife and make three even rows down into flesh of mango. Please please be careful and sure not to go all the way through!
2. rotate mango and make cross cuts into the rows.
3. grab sides of mangos and gently fold back until your pieces pop up.
4. eat as is (Marlowe’s favorite) or take a spoon and scoop out pieces for a fruit salad, smoothie,Β whatever!
Voila! Simple, delicious magic!
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mango genius.
this is something so simple that i always have a hard time doing – thanks for sharing x
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what a lovely post – so springtime-y. I actually had need of this information last night, so your post is timely. I must say that those shots of you cutting straight into your hand scare me. I once cut through an avocado that way and did some serious damage! be careful.
My first boyfriend was from Guyana and his mother used to buy small green mangoes. She'd massage them in her hand like a stress ball and then poke a hole in one end and suck the juice out. I haven't had too much success with the kind of mangoes above, but it's a good alternative to the smaller ones!
My main problem isn't how to cut the fruit, its how to pick a ripe one. I never know what a good Mango, or Papaya or Pomegranate or most tropical fruits is so I don't buy them.
I love this instruction and you look really pretty. Hi to the itty bitty mango monster at home π
such a great, helpful post!
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Amazing! This is something I have been struggling with!
Ohhh these posts are always my favorite because I'm still such a beginner with cooking! Thanks π
We peel the skin of the mango off with a potato peeler and then eat it like an apple π
I love it when you post these little tutorials! And even better that it's as delicious as this – love mangoes!!
You have no idea how helpful this is! I've been struggling to cut mangos well for years!
Mmm, delicious mangoes, they're in a league of their own. I'm not keen on the stringy ones, but some of the non-stringies are utterly sublime.
when i first started bringing mangos home, i was completely lost on how to get the flesh out! for some reason my brain couldn't figure out that the pit was shaped the way it was. now, after much practice, we enjoy mangos all the time! love them and they totally satisfy any sweet tooth!!!
I do it the messy way and get mango juice all over my hands π
Yum, I love mango. Where we live most people eat them with chile-lime seasoning and it is DEADLY GOOD.
this post came one hour after I decimated my first ever mango. perfect!
wow – i bought 2 mangos 2 days ago for my 10 month old son. i had never purchased them before but they were on sale and looked great. i failed miserably trying to cut one up for his lunch and wasted a ton of it. this morning, i looked at the other one sitting on my counter and said to my husband, "i have no idea how to cut up a mango." "either do i," he said. so, yes, a very timely post. thanks for the tips!