How to Cut a Mango – Mangos are delicious, but they can be difficult to eat if you don’t know how to prepare them; learn how to cut a mango using our tried-and-true technique.
HOW TO CUT A MANGO
Cut the end off of the mango to make slicing easy and safe.
Mangos have an oblong pit, so begin by holding the mango upright on the tallest side. Using a paring knife, cut along the side of the pit.
Repeat with the other side.
Score vertical and horizontal lines into the mango.
Then, push on the inside of the mango to pop it out and make a mango flower.
Run a paring knife along the mango to remove the cubes.
Alternatively, you can leave the mango with the cuts and dig the cubes out with a spoon.
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HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT MANGO
Ripe, not overly ripe, mangos work best, and here’s how to find them!
- LOOK – Color is more of an indicator of the type of mango and has less to do with ripeness. Instead, look for a more rounded shape.
- TOUCH – The outside of the mango should feel soft but not mushy.
- SMELL – A ripe mango will have a fruity aroma near the stem.
If you don’t have access to ripe mangos, leave unripened mangos on the countertop at room temperature; they will take a few days to ripen.
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How to Cut a Mango
Equipment
- Paring Knife
Ingredients
- 1 Mango, ripe
Instructions
- Cut the end off of the mango to make slicing easy and safe.
- Mangos have an oblong pit, so begin by holding the mango upright on the tallest side. Using a paring knife, cut along the side of the pit. Then, repeat with the other side.
- Cut vertical and horizontal lines into the mango, and push on the peel to expose the cubes. Run the paring knife along the mango to remove the cubes. Alternatively, you can leave the mango with the cuts and dig the cubes out with a spoon.
Notes
- The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Jamie
Tuesday 25th of October 2022
This was super helpful. I loved the tip about scooping it out with a spoon, so easy!
Tressa Jamil
Tuesday 25th of October 2022
Right, that was a game-changer for me too!