How to Cut a Kiwi

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Kiwis, also known as Chinese gooseberries, don’t look very appealing when you see them for the first time. However, behind the hairy outer shell is the green (or yellow) pulp, which has black seeds with a white core and is very healthy. There are many ways to cut kiwifruit depending on the purpose: whether you want to keep or remove the skin, want to eat it directly or use it for decoration. This article will show you some ways!

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Leave the shell on

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Choose kiwi fruit. The fruit should be greenish brown with light hairs. Hold the fruit in the palm of your hand and squeeze it gently to test its softness. If the fruit is too soft, it may be spoiled. Choose a fruit with moderate softness because it is suitable for eating.

Wash. Should be washed to ensure that dirt on the pods such as germs will be removed.

Add the fruit horizontally at the widest part of the fruit. Remember to use a sharp and clean knife. Depending on the ripeness of the fruit, you can also cut the fruit straight. However, if the fruit is a bit hard, you may need to cut it again to be able to cut through the core.

You can now eat it by scraping off the pulp with a spoon like you would a hard-boiled egg.
You can omit the small black seeds if you don’t like them, but the seeds are still edible.

Cut kiwi into small slices. If you want the slices to be smaller and more eye-catching, first cut the fruit into round slices, cut from one end to the other and discard the small slices at the ends. Then cut each piece in half into two halves.

These kiwi slices are a great addition to salads and add a splash of tropical color to cakes, muffins and desserts.
They can also be used as snacks for young children and school lunches. If you want to remove the skin before slicing, follow the method below.

Peel off

Cut off the ends of the fruit. Place the fruit on a cutting board and carefully cut the ends of the fruit with a small knife. Don’t regret discarding the two ends because you have to do that to get the pulp this way.

Place the spoon between the shell and the pulp. You should use the type of tablespoon to make. Try to place the spoon as close to the shell as possible because that will make it easier for you to remove the pulp.

Rotate the spoon around the fruit as long as the spoon stays under the peel. Doing so will separate the shell from the pulp. Depending on the size of your spoon, you can rotate the spoon several times to separate the entire shell.

Separate the pulp from the shell. Once you’ve rotated the spoon, you can completely separate the pulp from the rind and keep the original shape of the fruit completely intact.

You can also peel the skin with a knife, but by doing so you can remove the pulp and if you do not skillfully, the fruit after peeling will look very bad.

Cut the fruit in half lengthwise. Then cut it again into four to fit into a salad or garnish with a fruit plate. Or, you can cut into cubes of various sizes.

Advice

Look for berries that are slightly yellow ; They are usually smaller than the green ones and have a very soft brown skin, yellow pulp and a sweeter taste.
Peeling will be easier if you immerse the fruit in hot water for about 60 seconds.
All parts of the kiwi fruit are edible, including the skin.
When using the second “unshelled” method, you can make an incision between the intestines and the shell to easily insert the spoon.
Kiwi fruit contains an enzyme that can tenderize meat. This enzyme can prevent solidification, so do not put kiwifruit in ice cream, jellies or jams as they will not solidify.
After eating kiwi fruit, you may feel a little itchy so drink some more water or milk.
You should choose a sharp knife to cut because blunt edges make it difficult to cut and the slices may not look good.

Warning

Use a sharp knife for sharpening because a blunt blade can easily slip when sharpening.
Wash the fruit before eating to remove harmful bacteria. Wait for the fruit to dry before cutting. Using paper to dry the fruit will not remove moisture because the hairs of the fruit can trap it.

Things you need

Chopping board
Tissue
Sharp knife
Spoon (optional)

Steps

Leave the shell on

Peel off

Advice

Warning

Things you need

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