The Genius Hack For Peeling A Mango In Seconds

When it comes to fruit, there are few better choices than a mango. Sweet, delicious, and loaded with antioxidants and nutrients to boot. Peeling a mango, though, is nothing short of a chore, one that sometimes makes it better to buy the fruit frozen instead. Fortunately for you, you can peel a mango in seconds using a simple kitchen hack involving a drinking glass.

To employ this hack, cut the mango vertically twice, off the center to avoid the tough pit. If you've done it right, you should have three sections, two semi-circles, or "cheeks," and one flat piece containing the pit. Cut the cheeks into three wedges each. Take a sturdy drinking glass that's sitting upright, and use the rim to separate the peel from the flesh by pushing down. The peeled flesh part will fall into the glass. If you're having trouble, you can make it easier by starting the cut with a knife. Repeat with the other wedges and you have a freshly peeled mango, perfect for adding fresh fruit to a cocktail or making mango-avocado spring rolls.

Alternatively, you can keep the mango cheeks whole for this hack. Lay them on a cutting board skin side down, and use the glass rim to scoop out the flesh. This will be faster. But only if you use a fresh, ripe mango. Ripe mangoes are easier to peel, and the more effort you have to put in, the greater the chance you'll break the glass and injure yourself. When shopping for mangoes, remember that ripe mangoes have a little give that tells you they're ready. A ripe mango will also have a deliciously ripe, fruity smell around the stem.

Another thing to keep in mind is the type of glass you use. As mentioned, you want something sturdy and thick that's less likely to break, and preferably has a round, wide, smooth rim. A rocks glass designed for whiskey is a good choice since it's sturdy and relatively thick, while a wine glass is a very poor one because it's thin and has a fragile stem.