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There’s no denying the deliciousness of a mango, but peeling and cutting it can be a hassle. Watch this video to learn a simple technique.
What You Need
Y-shaped peeler, mango, paper towel, cutting board, chef’s knife

Follow These Five Easy Steps

1Peel the mango from top to bottom

Using the Y-shaped peeler, work your way around the mango, removing the skin. If the fruit is not quite ripe, keep peeling it away until the pulp is bright yellow. As you expose more pulp, use a paper towel to hold the peeled mango so it doesn’t slip out of your hand. Peel away the tips.

How To: Cut a Mango Step 2
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2Determine the tallest line of the mango

Place the mango on the cutting board and find the side that seems the tallest—the pit will be sitting along that line.

3Slice in half, avoiding the pit

Holding the mango with a paper towel, position the chef’s knife, aiming it at the center of the fruit; you may need to adjust the angle of the knife if you find that you hit the pit. Slice the sides off the mango, avoiding the pit.

How To: Cut a Mango Step 4
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4Cut around the pit

Holding the fruit vertically, trim the remaining flesh off the pit.

5Slice the cut halves

Finish the mango by slicing the pieces horizontally into smaller wedges.

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