ZYLISS 3-in-1 Mango Slicer, Peeler and Pit Remover Tool

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Step 2: turn your mango 180 degrees and hold the top while you slice the other half off of the pit. Start with ripe but firm mangoes. If the mango is too ripe, it will be hard to get a good grip on, and be super messy to cut (see tip below). For a raw mango, it is best to slice it and scoop the pulp with a spoon. This section gives you straightforward answers to common questions about mango. Can you eat mango skin? Step 3: take one half of your mango and cut lines vertically through the fruit side of the half without cutting through the skin. Be careful not to get your fingers in the way of your knife while you do this. Cut the stem end off first. This creates a "foot" for the mango to balance on while you continue to remove the flesh from the seed.

Not only does it work well for making pastes like this, you can also use a mortar and pestle for making your own spice blends, hummus, guacamole, and many other things! It’s a great investment for your kitchen. Recipe Notes If your mango taste like alcohol, it’s a sign that the fruit is rotting, so you should throw it away. Conclusion After you’ve created a grid-like pattern in half of your mango as shown in the photo above, take a spoon and scoop out the equal-sized cubes, leaving the skin behind.Making the dressing is very simple as well. It’s just a matter of mashing the ingredients together into a paste, which is then thinned out with juice from the limes and cherry tomatoes. Optional Garnishes – Cilantro adds a fresh citrus flavor that melds well with the savory roasted peanuts – which will also add a nice final crunch. To create long, ribbon-like shapes with a vegetable peeler, you’ll want to peel the vegetable lengthwise for long, strand-like cuts. You can do this with zucchini, asparagus, and carrots. If you find yourself making zoodles more often, it may make sense to add a dedicated spiralizer to your collection of kitchen tools.

Sauce and Serve. Add the sauce to the sliced mangoes and beans. Toss to coat. Enjoy right away or let it chill for 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Serve with sliced lime and top with the remaining peanuts and chopped cilantro. Begin the Paste. Grind the chile and garlic with a mortar and pestle into a paste. Alternatively, finely dice and mince the chile and garlic. Store in the fridge and freezer. The cut mango will keep for up to 3 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer. I love to portion out ½ cup servings of mango and freeze them in small plastic storage bags. They make a great addition to smoothies! If you’re a green thumb, live in a region with high temperatures, and are patient enough, you can grow a mango tree from seeds to enjoy the fruits of your labor. FAQ No, don’t feed mango seeds to your pets. Similar to avocado seeds, mango seeds contain trace amounts of cyanide that can become poisonous for animals when chewed on. However, the amount of cyanide is too low to pose a threat to humans unless you eat many seeds. Other Uses for Mango Seeds

Gentle peeling, destoning and halving of mangoes as if by hand

There are three common types of blade materials: stainless steel, ceramic, and carbon steel. Stainless steel blades are by far the most popular because it is the one material that you can sharpen like you would with knives. Ceramic blades are similar in sharpness to stainless steel, but when it comes to toughness and durability, they can be more prone to breaking or dulling. Lastly, carbon steel blades are susceptible to rust if not taken care of properly. This means you will have to wipe down after each use, so the blade isn’t wet. Peel the skin first with a vegetable peeler, if desired. Just make sure to have a tighter grip on the fruit as the flesh is very slippery.

The Thai sweet green mango (Mamuang Kiew Sa Wei) is extremely crunchy, with nutty and slightly floral notes. If you’re in the market for several peelers to outfit your kitchen, this Oxo set is the way to go. Not only do you have the option to go for a colorful set—one swivel peeler with a green handle, one julienne peeler with an orange handle, and one serrated peeler with a red handle—but these peelers also offer versatility and durability. Mango season, ILYSM. If you’re like me and have been busy putting fresh mango in literally everything (hello, fresh mango salsa) it’s time to sharpen those knife skills and learn exactly how to cut a mango.

Slice the mango into three equal parts, carefully avoiding the mango pit in the center. Once cut, the center slice should contain the mango pit.

Truth be told, while they are certainly the right color, unripe green mangoes taste nothing like sweet green mango fruit from Thailand! It’s essential to choose a ripe mango for cutting that’s still firm to the touch. Unripe mango isn’t as sweet as ripe mango, and it’s significantly harder to cut since the flesh is too hard. Meanwhile, an overripe, soft mango is too mushy for cutting with a knife, although you can easily scoop it out. How to Cut a Mango with Skin On Some peelers have multiple blade options in one if you want the option to switch between serrated and straight. Additionally, a swivel blade allows you to peel in both directions and with much more freedom, whereas using a stiffer, stationary blade means you'll have to be on top of holding it at the proper angle for it to grab the peel.

Step 1: hold your mango upright and find the tallest side. The pit will be sitting along that line, so you’ll want to be facing parallel to that side. With a small paring knife, carefully slice half of the mango off of the pit while aiming your knife towards the center of the mango. Freezer: Place into freezer-safe plastic storage bags, seal tight, label, date, and freeze for up to 3 months. This is especially handy for smoothies and mango lassi. Conventional peeling methods fail to provide the desired result, as the fruit is often damaged. So the Mango Peeling machine holds the fruit by the stone rather than gripping it on the skin and flesh. The peel is removed in the same way as if it were being done by hand. In other words, along the length of the fruit. The result of this peeling method is an authentic, smooth “hand-cut” finish.