Should you peel a mango before cutting?

No. Because mango flesh is so slippery, it's best to cut the sides of the mango off first, then remove the peel.

What is the easiest way to prepare a mango?

Hold the mango stem up and cut off the wider sides of the mango, following the contour of the flat pit inside. Then hold cut pieces skin side down on a cutting board to slice off the skin.

Can you peel a mango with a potato peeler?

Yes, the skin can be removed with a vegetable peeler. However, it's not a recommended method due to the slippery nature of mango flesh.

How To Peel & Cut A Mango - The Easiest Way

Description

Learn how to cut a mango safely and easily with step-by-step instructions. This sweet and slightly sour fruit can enhance salads, desserts, and even meat dishes.

Ingredients

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1 Mango

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Instructions

Hold mango upright with the stem facing up.
Find one wide, flat side of the fruit.
Starting a little out from the stem, cut off one “cheek”, following the shape of the pit.
Repeat for the other side of the fruit.
Use a paring knife to remove the remaining fruit from the pit, cutting along its shape.
Prepare to dice by placing the cut mango skin side down on the cutting board.
Cut vertical lines through fruit without cutting through the skin.
Turn the fruit 90 degrees and repeat step 7.
Hold your knife’s blade flat against the cutting board, then slice the peel off horizontally.
Repeat steps 6-9 with the other half of the mango.
Remove skin from remaining narrow mango pieces as in step 9.