How To Properly Cut a Mango
Want to cut up some mango for a recipe or for healthy snacking? A step-by-step process of ways you can properly cut a mango.
Servings: 1
Equipment
- knife
Ingredients
- 1 large Mango
Instructions
How to Cut Sliced Mango
- Slice each side just parallel to the seed, with the stem facing upwards.
- Slice flesh of the mango lengthwise without breaking the skin, similar to when you cut avocado slices.
- Using a knife, spoon, or the edge of a cup, scoop out the slices.
How to Cut Mangos into Cubes
- Slice each side just parallel to the seed, with the stem facing upwards.
- Slice flesh of the mango lengthwise and then widthwise without breaking the skin, similar to when you cut avocado slices.
- Using a knife to remove the flesh from the skin, or use a spoon to scoop out the mango flesh.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife when cutting the mangos
- Wash the mango before cutting
- Do not place the unripe mango in the fridge. Allow it to ripen on your kitchen counter before placing it in the fridge to prevent it from going bad.
- To speed up the process of mango ripening, place in a brown bag on your kitchen counter for a few days.
- Mango Cubes can be frozen for 3-4 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 348mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 2240IU | Vitamin C: 75mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.3mg