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The Kiwi, also known as the Chinese gooseberry, may not look particularly appealing at first. However, beneath its fuzzy skin lies a vibrant green (or yellow) flesh with tiny black seeds and a white core, making it a healthy choice. There are various ways to slice a Kiwi depending on your purpose: whether you wish to keep or remove the skin, eat it directly or use it for decoration. This article will guide you through a few methods!
Steps
Leave the skin on
Pick a Kiwi. The fruit should have a brownish-green hue with light-colored fuzz. Hold the fruit gently in your hand and apply slight pressure to check its softness. If it's too soft, it may be overripe. Select a Kiwi that yields slightly to pressure for the best eating experience.
Clean thoroughly. It is important to wash the fruit properly to ensure any dirt or germs on the skin are removed.
Cut the fruit horizontally at its widest point. Make sure to use a sharp and clean knife. Depending on the ripeness of the fruit, you may be able to cut through it in one go. However, if the fruit is slightly firm, you might need to make an additional cut to get through the core.
- Now you can scoop out the flesh using a spoon, just like eating a boiled egg.
- You can remove the tiny black seeds if you prefer, but they are perfectly edible.
Slice the kiwi into small rounds. If you want small, visually appealing slices, start by cutting the fruit into round slices from one end to the other, removing the small ends. Then, slice each piece in half to create semi-circles.
- These kiwi slices are a great addition to salads and add a pop of tropical color to cakes, muffins, and desserts.
- They can also serve as a quick snack for kids or a lunchbox treat. If you prefer to peel the skin before slicing, follow the method below.
Peel the skin
Trim the ends of the fruit. Place the kiwi on a cutting board and carefully cut off both ends using a small knife. Don't be afraid to discard the ends as you need to do this to access the flesh using this method.
Place a spoon between the skin and the flesh. It's recommended to use a tablespoon for this. Try to position the spoon as close to the skin as possible, as this will make it easier to scoop out the flesh.
Rotate the spoon around the fruit, keeping it beneath the skin. Doing so will help separate the skin from the flesh. Depending on the size of your spoon, you may need to rotate it several times to completely detach the skin.
Remove the flesh from the skin. Once you've rotated the spoon, you can fully separate the flesh from the skin while maintaining the fruit's original shape.
- You can also peel the skin with a knife, but this method may peel off some of the flesh, and if done improperly, it could leave the fruit looking messy.
Tips
- Look for fruits with a slightly yellow hue; they are usually smaller than the green ones, with soft brown skin, golden flesh, and a sweeter taste.
- Peeling the kiwi is easier if you soak it in hot water for about 60 seconds.
- All parts of the kiwi are edible, including the skin.
- If using the second method of "peeling", you can make a small incision between the flesh and the skin to help insert the spoon more easily.
- Kiwi contains an enzyme that softens the flesh. This enzyme can prevent the setting process, so avoid adding kiwi to ice cream, jelly, or jam as they will not set properly.
- After eating kiwi, you may feel a slight itch, so drinking water or milk can help soothe it.
- Use a sharp knife for cutting, as a dull knife will make it harder to cut and may result in unattractive slices.
Warning
- Use a sharp knife to peel, as a dull knife may slip and cause accidents.
- Wash the fruit thoroughly before eating to remove harmful bacteria. Let the fruit dry before cutting. Using a paper towel won't remove moisture as the fuzz on the skin may trap it.
Things You’ll Need
- Cutting board
- Paper towels
- Sharp knife
- Spoon (optional)
