To cut a kiwi, you can follow these simple methods:
Basic Knife Method
- Place the kiwi on its side on a cutting board.
- Using a small paring knife, slice off both ends of the kiwi.
- Stand the kiwi upright and carefully cut downward to remove the peel, rotating the fruit as you go.
- Once peeled, slice the kiwi vertically in half.
- Cut each half into wedges, round slices, or dice into smaller pieces as desired
Spoon Method
- Slice off both ends of the kiwi.
- Insert a small spoon near the edge of the kiwi.
- Push the spoon against the skin and rotate it around the kiwi, staying close to the skin to separate the flesh.
- Slide the peeled kiwi out intact.
- Slice as preferred into halves, wedges, rounds, or dices
Star Cut with Knife Method
- Place the kiwi on its side.
- Insert the tip of your knife halfway through the skin.
- Make diagonal slices up and down around the entire kiwi.
- Pull the slices apart to reveal a fancy star-shaped cut
Additional Tips
- The kiwi skin is edible and contains fiber, so you can eat it if you prefer.
- Store cut kiwi in an airtight container in the refrigerator; it lasts 2-3 days best.
- Use a sharp paring knife for safer and cleaner cuts
These methods allow you to prepare kiwi for eating fresh, topping yogurt, or decorating desserts easily and neatly.