Learn peel papayas and mangoes for a sweet and healthy snack.
Both tropical fruits, mangoes and papayas have a smooth skin and firm, sweet flesh. A mango, native from India, contains a large pit in the center of its flesh. Papayas originate from the tropical areas of South America. The skin is not edible in both of these fruits, but preparing them for consumption is not a major feat and can be done with regular kitchen utensils. Peel, slice and remove the seeds from a papaya and mango to make yourself an easy fruit salad. Add this to my Recipe Box.
Instructions
Mango
1. Wash the mango in cold water to remove any debris or pesticides from the skin's surface. Even though you don't consume the skin, the knife and cutting board that comes in contact with the fruit can contaminate the flesh as you work.
2. Place the mango on a cutting board. Position the mango with the widest part is arranged upright on the cutting board. Slice 1/3 of the mango off with a sharp kitchen knife, avoiding the large pit in the center. Repeat on the opposite side, bypassing the pit as you cut.
3. Pick the center portion of the mango that contains the pit up and hold it in one hand. Starting with the stem side, cut the remaining flesh that surrounds the pit with a paring knife.
4. Peel away the skin with a paring knife, leaving the bare fruit. Cut the fruit into bite sized pieces and enjoy.
Papaya
5. Remove and packaging or stickers and wash the papaya off in cold water. Place the fruit on a cutting board.
6. Cut the papaya in half with a large knife. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and flesh in the center of each half. Discard the seeds.
7. Flip each half over. Hold the fruit in one hand and the paring knife in the other and pare the skin off, cutting away from your body. Leave as much flesh as possible intact with the rest of the fruit. Cut the exposed fruit into slices and enjoy.
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