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How To Cut A Mango

Published: Dated: January 14, 2021 Modified: Last Modified: January 14, 2021 Christine Galvani Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links ·

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How to cut a mango - and several ways to scoop the flesh out!  Mangoes are delicious fruit available readily in grocery stores and are used in a variety of recipes. 

I particularly love them in smoothies!  They are refreshingly naturally sweet but can be a little intimidating at first to cut and serve.

Use this step by step guide to successfully cut a mango.

Two mangoes on the counter.

How to choose a mango?

  • You'll want to start with ripe mango.
  • If you buy a hard mango, let it sit for a few days until it softens up.  Ripe mangoes usually have a pleasant fruity scent.  An overripe mango will be very squishy.

How to cut a mango:

Important to know:  A mango has a pit in the center. It's hard to see as it's the same color as the mango flesh, but it's there.  You'll feel it if you try to cut into it.

Step 1:  Wash and dry the mango.

Step 2:  Using a sharp knife, hold the mango straight up and cut one side off. See the photos below.

Step 3:  Repeat by cutting the other side off.

Step 4:  Then cut the shorter other two sides off as shown in photos.

Step 5:  To scoop the mango out, you can use a small glass and slide it under the mango flesh and scoop it.  You'll see in the photos how the solid piece of mango ends up in the glass.  It's really easy as the mango was ripe.

 

How to cut a mango step by step directions.

After you slice off the sides of the mango, one way to retrieve the mango fruit is to cut it in the pattern shown below in the photo.  It's a criss-cross pattern similar to what you can do with an avocado.  Then you can scoop the mango fruit out and use it.

 

How to cut a mango directions.

You can use a glass to scoop the mango flesh out.  See photos below.

How to cut a mango tutorial.

The other way to get the mango fruit out of the skins is to cut a criss-cross  Another pattern across the mango flesh (see below) and then scoop it out that way.

 

Another easy way to get the mango out of the skin is to use a spoon.  If the mango is ripe, it should come right out.  You'll find the method that is easiest for you.

a mango and chopped mango in a bowl.

Tips:

  • You can also use a tool called a mango splitter to cut a mango.
  • Store your mango fruit in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a few days.  It's best consumed fresh and right away.

Mango Recipes:

  • Mango Smoothie
  • Mango Smoothie Bowl

How-To Tutorials:

  • How to Squeeze A Lemon
  • How to Peel Peaches
  • How to Cut A Pineapple
  • How to Seed A Pomegranate
a mango and chopped mango in a bowl.
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How To Cut A Mango!
Prep Time
5 mins
 

How to cut a mango - and several ways to scoop the flesh out!  Mangoes are delicious fruit available readily in grocery stores and are used in a variety of recipes. I particularly love them in smoothies!  They are refreshingly naturally sweet but can be a little intimidating at first to cut and serve. Use this step by step guide to successfully cut a mango.

Course: how to
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 31 kcal
Author: Christine Galvani
Ingredients
  • 1 mango
Instructions
  1. Step 1:  Wash and dry the mango.

  2. Step 2:  Using a sharp knife, hold the mango straight up and cut one side off. See the photos below in the post. Beware that the mango has a core.

  3. Step 3:  Repeat by cutting the other side off.

  4. Step 4:  Then cut the shorter other two sides off as shown in photos in the post.

  5. Step 5:  To scoop the mango out, you can use a small glass and slide it under the mango flesh and scoop it.  You'll see in the photos in the post about how the solid piece of mango ends up in the glass.  It's really easy as the mango was ripe.

  6. It's best to consume the fresh mango right away, but it can be store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a few days.

Recipe Notes

How to choose a mango?

  • You'll want to start with ripe mango.
  • If you buy a hard mango, let it sit for a few days until it softens up.  Ripe mangoes usually have a pleasant fruity scent.  An overripe mango will be very squishy.

Tips:

  • You can also use a tool called a mango splitter to cut a mango.
  • Store your mango fruit in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a few days.  It's best consumed fresh and right away.
Nutrition Facts
How To Cut A Mango!
Amount Per Serving
Calories 31 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 1mg0%
Potassium 87mg2%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 560IU11%
Vitamin C 19mg23%
Calcium 6mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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