Ditch the Drips! The Easiest Way to Peel a Mango (Without the Mess)

This blog post will show you a mess-free and ridiculously easy way to peel a mango! No more sticky fingers or wasted fruit!

Ingredients:

• A ripe mango (the softer, the better!)
• A sharp knife (a serrated knife works well too)
• A cutting board (optional)

Instructions:

1. Stand your mango upright on its stem end.
2. Imagine the mango has a flat pit running down its center. This pit is long and oval-shaped, taking up a good portion of the fruit. You’ll be cutting around it.
3. Using your sharp knife, carefully slice the mango down the side, following the curve of the imaginary pit. Aim to stay as close to the pit as possible to maximize the amount of fruit you get. Repeat on the other side of the pit, essentially creating three “mango cheeks.”

Pro Tip 1: If the mango is very soft, you can use a spoon to scoop out the flesh from the peel after making these initial cuts.

4. Now, here’s the magic! Hold the “cheek” of the mango in your non-dominant hand.
5. With your dominant hand, gently squeeze the fleshy part of the mango. You’ll see the peel easily separate from the fruit.
6. The peel should simply pop right off the flesh! If a stubborn piece remains, use your knife to carefully remove it.
7. Repeat steps 4-6 with the remaining mango cheeks.
8. Enjoy your perfectly peeled and juicy mango!

Optional Step:

• If you want to dice your mango, simply lay the peeled cheek flat on your cutting board and carefully cut cubes or slices as desired.

Benefits of this method:

• Clean hands! No more sticky mango juice all over your fingers.
• Minimal waste! By following the pit, you get the most out of your mango.
• Super fast! This method takes just a few minutes.
• Easy! Anyone can do it, regardless of their knife skills.

So ditch the messy traditional peeling methods and try this simple and effective way to enjoy your delicious mango!