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How to Cut a Golden Mango?

Published in Mango Preparation 2 mins read

To cut a golden mango effectively, follow these steps:

Step-by-Step Guide to Cutting a Mango

Here's a detailed, step-by-step approach to cutting a golden mango, ensuring you maximize the delicious flesh and minimize waste:

  1. Cutting the Sides:

    • Mangoes have a long, flat pit in the center.
    • Hold the mango upright and use a sharp knife to slice down one side of the pit.
    • Repeat this on the other side of the pit to create two "cheeks" of mango.
    • You will be left with the pit section.
  2. Making Crosswise Cuts in the Flesh:

    • Take one of the mango halves that you cut in the previous step.
    • Carefully, use your knife to make lengthwise and crosswise cuts in the flesh, but try not to cut through the peel.
    • This technique creates small, manageable mango cubes.
  3. Releasing the Segments:

    • Once you have made your crosswise cuts, gently push the skin up and outwards. This will cause the cubes to separate from each other, making them easier to remove.
    • You can then easily slide your knife under the cubes to cut them away.
    • Alternatively, you can use a spoon to remove the segments.
  4. Dealing with the Pit:

    • The remaining central section containing the pit usually has remaining flesh that can be cut or peeled away.
    • You can scrape off any remaining flesh with a knife or a spoon.

Alternative Cutting Method

If the above method is not suitable, or if you want to experiment with a different approach, try this method.

  1. Peel the mango.
  2. Use a sharp knife to cut away the flesh from the pit.

Cutting Tips

  • Use a sharp knife for cleaner, safer cuts.
  • Be careful not to cut through the peel when making crosswise cuts.
  • If you find the mango difficult to hold while cutting, try placing it on a cutting board.

Summary Table

Step Description
1. Cut the Sides Slice down both sides of the flat pit.
2. Crosswise Cuts Make lengthwise and crosswise cuts in the mango flesh, avoid the peel.
3. Release Segments Push the skin outwards or use a spoon to remove segments.
4. Cut the Pit Cut or peel away remaining flesh from the pit.