How to peel a fruit

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173K4.0 February 21th 2011
How to peel a fruit
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Times:

Preparation
32 min.

Step by step recipe

1You will need the following utensils:Cut top and bottom off the fruit.How to peel a fruit : etape 25
2Split the skin vertically into 4 quarters of similar size.How to peel a fruit : etape 25
3Pull off the quarters of skin. With them you can make delicious candied peel.How to peel a fruit : etape 25
4If necessary, trim any remaining white pith from top and bottom.How to peel a fruit : etape 25
5Put the fruit in front of you, remove the white pith by cutting in vertical strips all round the fruit.How to peel a fruit : etape 25
6Complete the operation by trimming off any remaining bits of pith. It's easier if you turn fruit upside down at this stage.How to peel a fruit : etape 25
7You should get a "clean" fruit. It is now "pelé à vif", but you need to separate the segments of flesh.How to peel a fruit : etape 25
8For the first segment, choose a large one and cut from the outside towards the centre, following the left-hand membrane (transparent skin).How to peel a fruit : etape 25
9Then do the same thing with the right-hand membrane.How to peel a fruit : etape 25
10And so separate the first segment.How to peel a fruit : etape 25
11For all the other segments, start again with the left-hand membrane, and cut from outside to centre.How to peel a fruit : etape 25
12Now comes the critical moment, when the blade of your knife reaches the centre: turn it gently half a turn (exacty as if you were turning a key to lock a door), and continue cutting, this time back from the centre towards the outside.How to peel a fruit : etape 25
13You will notice that there is only a little to cut, because the turn pratically detaches the segment.How to peel a fruit : etape 25
14Then remove the segment... You might need to finish by removing a few pips or pieces of membrane.How to peel a fruit : etape 25
15Do this for all segments.How to peel a fruit : etape 25
16Have a look at this short video, to see how to peel a grapefruit...Click to watch the video
17...and in this one, a kiwi.Click to watch the video

Remarks

This operation is rather long, but what a result! If you make a fruit salad like this you will be surprised (so will your guests) by the sweetness of your dessert (no hint of bitterness from the pith).
I suggest that you work over a strainer on a bowl, or use a chopping board with a small reservoir to keep the fruit juice that runs out. Similarly, squeeze all unused parts of the fruit before discarding them.
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March 29th 2024.
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