Introduction
Remember to let melons ripen for two days at room temperature before cutting into them. Cutting into an unripe melon is like trying to cut up frozen ice cream with a butter knife — you’ll end up with mushy pieces that are hard to get through with a dull knife.
Get a good knife.
- Get a good knife
The first step in becoming a fruit ninja is choosing the right tool for the job. If you’re not using a sharp knife, you won’t be able to do as much with your fruit when it’s time to slice and dice. A dull blade will make cutting anything more difficult and potentially dangerous. Make sure that whatever knife you choose has a handle that feels comfortable in your hand—the wrong size will make cutting difficult and could result in injury. Finally, be sure the weight of your knife matches what you find comfortable! If something feels too heavy or light, consider switching to something better suited for your purposes.
Learn to hold the fruit in your hand safely.
Fruit cutting is a skill that anyone can learn. You just need to follow these 10 tips.
- Hold the fruit in your hand and use a cutting board, knife with a sharp blade, knife with a comfortable handle, knife that is the right size for cutting out fruit pieces, and finally a sharp knife.
Don’t cut through the pit of a fruit like an avocado, peach or mango.
When cutting a fruit like an avocado, mango or peach, it’s best to cut around the pit. This prevents you from accidentally cutting through the pit and spilling all of your delicious avocado into your salad.
To remove the pit from an avocado:
- Use a spoon to scoop out any flesh around the pit (or eat it if you want).
- Take your sharpest knife and slice deeply into one side of the avocado until you feel resistance from its hard skin but not so deeply that you’re slicing through both sides; this will allow room for insertion of another utensil in step 4 below!
Cut around the stem of a strawberry instead of chopping it off.
You can cut a strawberry in two ways—you can either chop off the stem or you can cut around it. If you cut around it, your strawberry will be able to stay in place on your plate better and add extra flavor with its stem. You may have seen this done before by chefs or waiters at restaurants. In addition, if you’re eating berries in big batches, cutting off the stems is another way to save time since they won’t be everywhere after you’ve eaten them!
Use a citrus zester for oranges and lemons.
The zester is a small, sharp tool with a long handle. It looks like a miniature version of a pizza cutter. The zester is used to remove the zest from citrus fruits without taking off any of the bitter white pith underneath it.
The zester has several small, sharp blades that run along its length and can be used to cut thin strips or even ribbons of zest from citrus fruits such as oranges and lemons. Zest contains essential oils that give foods more flavor than simply using their juice alone.
Peel kiwis before cutting them up.
Kiwis are simple to peel, but if you want to be a fruit ninja and make it even easier, try peeling them before cutting them. Kiwis are actually one of the easiest fruits to peel—even easier than apples or mangos!
When buying kiwi at the store, you can also buy them already peeled (which is great for people who don’t have time). But if you plan on peeling your own kiwi every time, this tip might come in handy.
Cut shorter things in half before slicing. It’s easier to cut a half than an entire apple or pear.
When you’re cutting your fruit, don’t forget the cardinal rule of cutting: cut it in half before slicing. It’s much easier to cut a half than an entire apple or pear. And if you have a tough time with the skin (like me), try peeling it first!
The same goes for other fruits like melons, mangos and more. For example:
- Cut melons in half before slicing them into wedges or chunks. This makes it much easier to eat than using a knife to carve through their fleshy insides!
- Slice off mangoes’ cheeks by cutting them along their natural seam before removing their peel and digging into that sweet flesh!
To avoid having to peel pineapple chunks, use a paring knife to make an incision on the outside of each slice of pineapple and then bend along that line to pull off just the skin. You can also buy pineapples that are already peeled and sliced into rings at many grocery stores.
Pineapples are a great source of vitamin C and fiber. They have a high water content, so they’re refreshing and hydrating, too. This fruit is also low in calories and fat, making it a perfect addition to any diet plan.
If you’re looking for ways to cut pineapple without using a knife or peeler, try this simple method: Slice off both ends of the pineapple with your paring knife, then gently slice into the middle of each side until you hit bone (this will take some elbow grease).
Next up: Bend one half over until it snaps off with an audible crack! Repeat with other half by bending it backwards until it breaks apart at its natural break point — usually around where these two halves meet in their center point. If you still have trouble separating them after trying this method once or twice more times than we recommend taking several deep breaths before trying again.. Use small quarters as snacks or add them on top of salad greens for added flavor!
Remember to let melons ripen for two days at room temperature before cutting into them. Cutting into an unripe melon is like trying to cut up frozen ice cream with a butter knife — you’ll end up with mushy pieces that are hard to get through with a dull knife.
Let melons ripen for two days at room temperature before cutting into them. Cutting into an unripe melon is like trying to cut up frozen ice cream with a butter knife — you’ll end up with mushy pieces that are hard to get through with a dull knife.
Instead, let your cantaloupe sit out on the counter for 48 hours and then slice it open when it’s nice and ripe. You’ll be able to get clean cuts through the flesh without any mashing or tearing, plus they’re easier to eat because they’re softer than if they’d been refrigerated.
Conclusion
Whether you’re working in the kitchen or just want to be the best fruit ninja around, remember to start with a sharp knife and hold the fruit carefully. Everyone is an expert at something, and now that you know how to cut fruit like a pro, I hope it makes cutting up your favorite snacks even more enjoyable.
