How to Cut a Mango Hack

Name: How To Cut a Mango Hack
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 Mango

How to cut a mango hack! Learn to quickly cut a mango two ways along with how to make refreshing mango water.

If you’re looking for a quick and simple way to slice a mango I’m here to help. I didn’t grow up eating mango so I was clueless on how to attempt to eat this delicious fruit. Once you see how easy it is, this fruit doesn’t seem so intimidating.

A clear bowl of diced mango chunks with a spoon holding 3 cubes with a mint garnish.

Hack #1 Mango Cubes

Wash fruit under running water.
Slice the cheeks, or large sides off of the mango then slice around the pit on the smaller sides. Set pit aside.
Take one large side of the mango and slice both vertically and horizontally into a grid pattern, but don’t slice through the peel.
Using a large spoon, scoop the diced mango cubes from the peel. Repeat for the other pieces.

Hack #2 Peeled Mango

Wash fruit under running water.
Using a vegetable peeler, peel the mango.
Slice the large sides off of the mango then slice around the pit on the smaller sides. Set pit aside.
Take one large side of the mango and slice both vertically and horizontally into a grid pattern.

Way to Use Mangos:

Fruit Dips

FAQ

How to tell if mango is ripe?

A mango is similar to a pear or avocado in that you can test for ripeness by giving it a gentle squeeze. A mango is ripe when it gives slightly, signifying the inside is starting to soften.

How to tell if a mango is bad?

You can tell if a mango is bad, or past it’s prime when it is very squishy when you push on it. Another sign is if it has lots of bruising or an off smell. A fresh mango should have a pleasant aroma.

How to ripen a mango?

You can ripen mango like you can many fruit, by placing it into a brown paper bag on your counter. Do not refrigerate an unripe mango.

Can you eat mango skin?

While it’s safe to eat the skin on a mango, the flavor is quite unpleasant so there is no need to eat the skin on a mango.

What can you do with the mango seed (pit)?

Don’t just through the seed out – there is oftentimes quite a bit of tasty fruit left on there! This can be used in cooking or simply nibbling on it to get all the fruit off. My favorite use is to use it to flavor water. In some countries it’s used as a teether for babies.

How To Use Mango Seed

My favorite use for the mango seed that’s in the middle of a mango is to use it to flavor water. All you need to do is let the seed soak in water for at least 30 minutes. The flavor the water picks up from the juicy seed is delicious and refreshing!

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The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.

A close up of a bowl of cubed mango in a clear glass dish.

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How to cut a mango hack! Learn to quickly cut a mango two ways along with how to make refreshing mango water.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings 2

Ingredients

1 Mango

Instructions

Wash fruit under running water.
⭐️ Slice the cheeks, or large sides off of the mango then slice around the pit on the smaller sides. Set pit aside.
⭐️ Take one large side of the mango and slice both vertically and horizontally into a grid pattern, but don't slice through the peel.
Using a large spoon, scoop the diced mango cubes from the peel. Repeat for the other pieces.

Notes

To make infused water, add the mango pit and peel to a pitcher. Add about 3-4 cups of water and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Optional: add fresh herbs such as mint or other fruit like blueberries or lime to create different flavors.

CCK Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.

The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.