Description
Learn simple and easy methods to cut a kiwi perfectly using either a spoon or a knife. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for peeling and slicing kiwi fruit into various shapes like rounds, wedges, strips, or cubes for a fresh and delicious snack or addition to your dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 kiwi
Instructions
- Spoon Method #1: Cut and remove ¼-½ inch from both ends of the kiwi. Place a spoon with a relatively sharp edge at the point where the flesh meets the skin. Gently work the spoon around the fruit while rotating the kiwi to separate the flesh from the skin. Once loosened, slice the kiwi into rounds, wedges, strips, or cubes as desired.
- Spoon Method #2: Cut the kiwi in half widthwise, making sure to avoid cutting through the stem end. Insert a spoon where the flesh meets the skin and gently work it around while rotating the fruit. Scoop out the kiwi flesh from each half, then slice into your preferred shape.
- Knife Method: Cut and remove ¼-½ inch from both ends of the kiwi, then place it flat-side down on a cutting board. Starting from the top, use a knife to cut downward in a curved motion along the skin, keeping the knife close to the flesh to peel off the skin. Rotate the kiwi and repeat until all skin is removed. Finally, slice the peeled kiwi into rounds, wedges, strips, or cubes.
Notes
- Use a spoon with a sharp edge for easier removal of the kiwi flesh.
- Be gentle when inserting the spoon or knife to avoid mashing the fruit.
- Cut kiwi shapes according to your recipe or serving preference.
- Always use a sharp knife for the peeling method to ensure clean cuts.
- Peeling reduces the slightly fuzzy texture of the skin, which some people find unpalatable.
