when i first attempted to cut a mango i thought it was no big deal. but i knew about mid-chop that i wasn't doing something right. i took to google to see if there was a method to cutting mangos. low and behold there was. so, here are directions for properly cutting a mango so you don't end up butchering your mango like i did. mango seeds are very large and flat. you will notice that there are 2 flat sides to a mango, so first:
- slice the mango lengthwise, along the flat side next to the seed
- turn the mango over and repeat on the other side
- set the piece with the seed aside
- next, you are going to make cross-hatch pattern being careful not to cut through the skin of the mango
- repeat on the other piece of mango
- now you have 2 pieces with cross-hatch slices
- turn them inside out by pushing the skin side up - it should look like a turtle shell
- using a paring knife, cut the chunks of mango from the skin
- take the piece of mango with the seed - cut the remaining flesh from the seed and cut into chunks
1 mango will likely yield 1 cup