Eating a Mango

[claireybear]

Can anyone tell me how to eat a mango?? I attempted to peel it then cut it this morning but ended up covered in it!!!

[Fitzer]

The stone in the mango is a flattened egg shape so what you do is slice down either side of the stone so that you get two pieces of mango (unpeeled), you may need a little practice to get it right to avoid wasting too much. Best idea is to start near the centre line and if you hit the stone then move out a littel. When you've got your two pieces you lay them skin side down and then gut a grid pattern into the flesh with about 1-1.5 cm between the lines, you need to cut down to but not through the skin. You can then turn the piece 'inside out' so it looks a bit like a lumpy hedgehog and then cut off the cubes of mango.

I know it sounds complicated but is really very simple, there are some pictures here http://www.calorieking.com/archive/2005-07-18/

[claireybear]

Thank you, that is most helpful!

[lauraking72]

i love to peel it then eat it whole, you know.... like an apple. you may need some kitchen towel or similar because if its a very juicy one then you can get covered in the juice...mmmmmmm

[claireybear]

I tried the peeling thing this morning, maybe my vegetable peeler wasn't sharp enough but I didn't get the skin coming off in nice strips I was getting a mushy mess!

[willowman]

Mrs W, who lived in Africa for a while, says the only way to eat mango is to sit naked in a bath (empty of course). That way you don't have to worry about the juice.

[sistar]

Terry Wogan had this as a long running theme on his radio show a while ago, he said the only way was, as you said, to sit naked in the bath.