Not sure how to choose a ripe and juicy pineapple? Don't know how to clean it properly and serve it beautifully? I present you step-by-step instructions with a photo on how to properly peel a pineapple, buy and choose a fruit. Step-by-step recipe with a photo. Video recipe.
Such an exotic fruit as pineapple has been present on the shelves of our stores for a long time. However, it is still available. However, not many people know how to peel and choose the right fruit. To do this, several important details must be taken into account.
- There should be no stains, damage or other defects on the surface of the fruit.
- The color of the fruit should be uniform.
- Check the ripeness of the pineapple: press your finger on its surface, the ripe fruit will spring.
- The leaves should be green with slightly dry edges.
- A dull sound also testifies to ripeness: therefore, you can pat the fruit.
- From above, the fruit is covered with a dense shell, and inside they have an inedible hard core. All this is cut off.
- When buying, you can check the degree of maturity by twisting the tail a little. If it is malleable, then the fruit is worth buying.
- Use a narrow, thin and well-sharpened knife to slice the pineapple.
With all of these tips in mind, you will choose a quality product that needs to be cleaned properly. And peeling pineapple is difficult at first glance. There are several ways to clean and serve it. In this review, I will tell you the fastest way to remove the core, cut the skin, chop the fruit and serve the fruit to the table. By following the tips provided, you will quickly resolve the issue.
See also how to make Pina Colada with pineapple.
- Caloric content per 100 g - 50 kcal.
- Servings Per Container - 1 Pineapple
- Cooking time - 15 minutes
Ingredients:
Pineapple - 1 pc
Step by step preparation of peeling pineapple, recipe with photo:
1. Wash the pineapple and dry with a paper towel. Cut it in half and place it on the countertop with the cut part towards the top. At the same time, save the leaves for decoration.
2. Cut each pineapple half into 2 pieces so that each piece has a triangular cross-section.
3. Take a thin knife and cut out the core. To fix the pineapple, you can hold it with a fork, which stick it in the center into the flesh of the fruit. Then use a thin knife to carefully cut off the peel. Using a sharp knife, cut off the flesh closer to the crust so that it remains in a single piece, roughly like a watermelon. Keep in mind that the more you cut, the less product remains, so don't go far from the rind. The tastiest part of the pineapple pulp is located directly under the rind.
Leave the cut fruit in the peel.
4. Cut the pulp into slices or any other convenient form: half rings, cubes …
5. Move the cut pieces alternately in different directions to form a kind of "steps". In this form, pineapple can be served on the table as an independent dish or cut into smaller pieces, which can be added to the salad.
Now you know how to properly peel pineapple in the easiest way, for serving which you do not even need to use dishes. Although there are other options for peeling the fruit, which we will talk about later.
See also a video recipe on how to peel a pineapple?
