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April 14, 2009

Tackle tropical fruit

By Kashi Read more daily challenge and healthy eating
Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours

How many times have you eyed a pineapple, papaya, mango or other exotic and thought, no thanks when it came to dealing with the pit and seeds? Cutting into a tropical fruit can be intimidating. Today, challenge yourself to learn about cutting up tropical fruit. Then, buy a few especially exotic fruits at the store and make fruit salad, practicing these general guidelines: • Always use a sharp knife; it’s safer. • Remove stems first. • Try skinning first with a potato peeler. • Slice lengthwise, working around the seed. • Carve the flesh by working around the seed or pit. If you have any suggestions for the community – share!

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    kristin1724 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    Mango! Still have another on my counter. I learned recently an easy way to cut up a mango. Guide the knife along the seed on the front and back of the mango (wide part) so you have two mango halves. Run your knife down the sides of the seed to get two other strips of mango. With the mango halves, use a knife and cut in a checkerboard pattern to the skin. Flip the mango inside out and just run your knife along the skin – lovely, juicy, cubed mango will fall free. With the strips, just run your knife under the mango to remove the skin and then cut up. Easy and delicious!

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    NancyKnight commented on this. over 2 years ago

    Mangos and blueberries are a great summer dessert

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    pollotarian_luv commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I LOVE tropical fruits, esp mango and pineapple! But I usually buy them frozen (so delicious by the way) but I would like to try them fresh even though they’re time consuming to prepare.

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      Nerry over 1 year ago

      Try fresh; I eat every day fresh exotic fruits. It has good flavor than frozen fruits.

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    teamchristy commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    mango/strawberry shortcake was wonderful this weekend

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    donnatoo commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    mangos are great, especially to make salsa. It’s a fresh taste to serve over fish!

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    makwa1963 commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    I have to get with it and cut up that pineapple we bought this week! It tastes so good! But if I don’t get with it even our piglets won’t want it! :)

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    slarsen commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    Nothing like fresh pineapple spears! We like to lightly grill them

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    sweetchik121 commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    I LOVE MANGOS!!

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    poppie commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    i love fresh mangos

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    RisaLovelyComplex commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    MMMMM…..mangos are my favorite fruit.

    Yummy…...............

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      Nerry over 1 year ago

      We get mangoes from all over the world for 365 days.

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    cjkatelynsmom commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    I work at a grocery store, so I’ll pick some up on my way out tonight!

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    celtmaidn commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    We always buy fresh exotic/tropical fruits for salads or just to eat. Mango, Papaya, Star Fruit, anything that is not the “Norm” for people in the US. We love to experiment with new flavors and foods. We have even tried Durian. If you can get past the smell, it does have a wonderful flavor and texture, try it some time!

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      Nerry over 1 year ago

      Try Pepino melon,pineaple guava and Feijoa for salad.