Mango Cutting Techniques and Four Mouthwatering Recipes to Try
Crack open the juice-soaked secrets of mango cutting with this unfiltered guide. Learn the ins and outs of choosing ripe mangoes, avoiding common pitfalls, and whipping up tasty recipes. Mastering the art of mango cutting is a breeze.
There is a multitude of methods for cutting mangoes, some easier on the palate than others. Does the DeLish-ness of this tropical fruit come at the cost of a headache-inducing chopping process?
Internet whiz-kids swear by various mango-slicing techniques, such as one that slips the skin free with a glass, leaving clean results in comparison to knife-wielding cutters. Another involves cutting quarters from the pit and then scoring the meat like avocado halves. But fear not, nicks and dices are truly the last things you want from your fruit, right?
So, strap in as we unveil our top-notch method for cutting mangoes that will leave your hands mango-free and your taste buds tingling.
The Mango Master's Cuts
Let's get to the good stuff
- Perch your mango on its side on a chopping block.
- Lop off both stem ends with a sharp knife, then erect the fruit tall and steady (bottom stem-side down). Let your mango assume a base and stand proud.
- Cover the mango in a loving, protective hand on one side, while curling your fingertips under your hand, keeping them out of knife's reach.
- Shed the skin away from the flesh from the summit downwards. Once a single side is skinned, rotate the mango to strip it bare.
- Mark the knife just left of the mango's top center, then carve down the flesh on one side of the pit. Should your knife dance upon the pit, adjust its position further left. With practice, curl your knife around the pit as you cut.
- Divide the left lobe from the pit, rotate the mango 180 degrees, and repeat the dance on the right lobe.
- Harvest the flesh still entwined with the pit in pieces, top to bottom. Nurture two lustrous lobes and a mess of smaller trimmings. Carve, slice, or chomp-away to your heart's content.
Safety Tip: A Clean Swipe
Wash your mango thoroughly if you excise it prior to peeling, else surface bacteria may galavant their way to the fruit's heart.
Picking a Perfectly Mature Mango
A mango primed for pleasure offers a slight yield as you squeeze it yet stands firm against your fingers, not wilting or turning mushy beneath its peel. The flesh should boast relative firmness and freedom from wrinkles and spots, as overripe mangoes skid on slippery slopes. If it feels as hard as a rock, allow it to ripen for a few days before carving into its glory.
4 Mango-Centric Recipes to Justify Your Efforts
Now that you've learned the art of coaxing the sweet orange meat from its protective womb, delve into these drool-worthy mango dishes, sweet and savory:
1. Spicy Mango and Cayenne Paletas
Effervescent Mexican summers are complimented by a dash of Tajín seasoning with this zestful popsicle riff - a cross between Tajín's spicy pepper-lime-salt medley and the succulent mango.
2. Coconut Farro Porridge with Mango
Mysterious farro, a toothsome whole grain, takes flight in this breakfast treat that substitutes oats. Coconut and mango lend a tropical pizzazz to this soul-worthy dish perfect for winter morning indulgence.
3. Crab Salad with Mango, Avocado, and Lemon-Herb Dressing
Mango's tart tango marries with lump crab in this light, flavorful salad, rounded out by creamy avocado and a piquant, sweet-spicy dressing.
4. Spicy Jicama, Grapefruit, and Mango Salad
Thirst-quenching and crunchy, this refreshing slaw-inspired dish spices up mango and grapefruit, taking a tantalizing trip to Savory Town.
The Cliffhanger
Deciphering the mango-cutting code involves twists and turns. By the end, you'll have two voluptuous lobes and a heap of mango debris to savor.
Tuck into your mango in a salad or icy paleta, or experiment with other mouthwatering mango recipes.
Witness our comprehensive mango guide: discover it here
Enrichment Data:- Mango Peeling Methods: Options include using a peeler or a small, sharp knife to remove the skin, aiming to reduce cutting accidents.- Safety Tips: Be certain to maintain a firm grip on the mango, keep your knives sharp, and always cut away from your body. Keep your fingertips curled to minimize the risk of injury.- Selective Use of Enrichment Data: Integrated to introduce alternative methods for peeling mangoes and emphasize the importance of knife safety.
- The mango peeling method that uses a glass to slip the skin off, leaving clean results, is one of the techniques recommended by internet experts.
- Instead of traditional knife-wielding techniques, some prefer cutting quarters from the pit and then scoring the meat like avocado halves, aiming for cleaner results.
- After peeling the mango, the method suggested in this guide recommends cutting around the mango's top center, curling the knife around the pit as you cut, and then, with practice, dividing the lobes from the pit.
