Elegant Mango Slicing Techniques
Tips for Pretty and Appetizing Mango Presentation
Learn how to slice your mangoes beautifully, making them look even more delicious and attractive with these simple tips.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe mangoes
- A sharp paring knife or chef’s knife
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
I’m going to show you some delightful ways to slice a mango that will make it look incredibly appealing and even more enjoyable to eat.
Step 2
First, wash the mangoes thoroughly. You can use a bit of baking soda mixed with water or just rinse them well under running water. After cleaning, pat them dry. Now, take your sharp knife. Position the mango so it’s stable, and carefully slice lengthwise along the flat side of the seed, getting as close to the seed as possible. You want to divide the mango into two fleshy halves, avoiding cutting into the seed itself.
Step 3
If you’d like to create beautiful cubes, let’s work on one of the mango halves. Keeping the skin intact, make vertical slices into the flesh, stopping just before you reach the skin. Imagine creating a grid pattern. Then, make horizontal slices in the same way, perpendicular to your first cuts. This will create perfect little cubes! Gently push the skin from the bottom, and the mango cubes will fan out like a flower, making a stunning presentation.
Step 4
For a different, elegant look, try slicing the mango into diamond shapes. Again, start with one of the mango halves. Make vertical slices into the flesh, just like before. This time, however, make these slices at an angle, creating diagonal cuts. The spacing of your cuts will determine the size of the diamond shapes. It might take a little practice, but the result is a sophisticated arrangement.
Step 5
And there you have it! Simple yet elegant ways to slice a mango that will impress your guests and elevate your fruit presentation. Enjoy your beautifully prepared mango!
