2006-07-30 05:07:27 · 8 answers · asked by sugapeach_2000 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
first cut it in half and get rid of the seeds then with the flat side of the half down start at the end and cut the rind off slowly you will be able to tell how deep you need to go.
2006-07-30 05:13:35 · answer #1 · answered by tango 62 2 · 5⤊ 4⤋
I supervised a commissary and we would cut as many as 40 cases of fruit a day. Using a heavy duty serrated knife, ( not a steak knife) cut the top and the bottom off the melon. Stand on one end, by cutting it this way you will have 2 flat ends and it will stand. Now take your knife and peel from top down and follow the curve of the fruit peeling about 1/4 inch or so into the flesh. Turn the fruit clockwise and peel the next and cut your next piece of skin off, continue until you have all the skin off the fruit. Cut the melon in half and clean out the seeds. Now you can slice it make chunks for fondue, or long wedges. This works for all fruit. Store the Peeled fruit in a zip lock bag or Tupperware to retain freshness. Keep fruit as large as possible before serving. 1/2 size cut will last longer than a small dice piece.
2006-07-30 05:23:24 · answer #2 · answered by Ask the Chef 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Slice the top and bottom off the whole cantaloupe. Then lay the flat surface down on the cutting board and follow the curve of the melon with your knife from top to bottom. Just take off any green portion of the melon as you go down. Turn the melon and take the next slice, going all the way around. When done, slice the peeled melon in half and de-seed.
2006-07-30 05:15:12 · answer #3 · answered by dacoach128 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cut melon into wedges and use thin bladed knife to cut off skin, sort of life filleting a fish.
2006-07-30 05:12:43 · answer #4 · answered by maxinebootie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A paring knife?
Peeling is the last thing you do to a cantelope (after halfing,cleaning, slicing,etc.).
2006-07-30 05:32:17 · answer #5 · answered by robocop 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love cantalope!When they are sweet they cant be beat. Looks like the question is answered. Would you like to share one with me this morning? Take care.
2006-07-30 05:17:42 · answer #6 · answered by ~Aqua.. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cut in half & clean it out then cut each half in half until the slices are narrow enough to cut the rind off.
2006-07-30 05:12:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
with a knife??? no seriously, DACOACH summed it up the best and that is how the professionals would teach you, I should know, because I am ESCOFFIER.
2006-07-30 05:19:55 · answer #8 · answered by Escoffier 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋