Pineapple ─ Exotic delicacy, the country of origin of which is Brazil. It has a lot of vitamins A and C, and with much more than lemon contains. And, if you can, with a cold, you need to drink pineapple juice with the addition of honey and lemon juice. On the festive table, he will complement many preparations with a unique taste, and fruit dishes with sweet pineapple will become an integral beloved snack not only children, but also adults.
Cut the pineapple is not difficult, the main thing is to have a sharp knife at hand. Next, consider the basic ways to cut the fruit with its feed.
Method first - transverse cutting
This method is great for those who want to use not all the fruit, but only his part. The remaining pineapple will continue to save his freshness, since his peel will not be affected. From the cut side you need to attach the top with a skewer.
Step-by-step instruction:
- cut off the top with green leaves;
- cut off the ring of the desired thickness;
- we remove the remaining "eyes";
- if you cut the middle, then such pieces are ready for marinating rings;
- cut slices from the center to paradise;
- lay out on a plate.
The method of the second is a longitudinal section
With this method, cutting can be served as separate pieces and on its peel. Such a cut is called "melon", because it resembles cutting melons. Pineapple in the Eastern countries is mainly served in this option.
Step-by-step instruction:
- cut fruit in half;
- every half cut in half;
- cut the pulp from the peel;
- cut for slices;
- lay out on a plate or back to the peel, having a beautifully forming for feed.
Method Third - Feed in your own basket
The original feed does not require the use of plates, and other fruits can be added to the pineapple to the basket.
Step-by-step instruction:
- cut the pineapple along the middle (the tail can not cut off, will remain like a decoration);
- we carry out cuts in the form of a square around the perimeter, not reaching the edges;
- carefully pierced with a knife on one side of the leather from the bottom of the created cube and cut off;
- you can cut the flesh without damage to the peel, carefully drove pieces with a spoon, cutting down from below;
- we take out the flesh and cut the necessary smooth pieces;
- lay back to the basket.
Four-way method with peel cleaning
The cleaning option provides for the removal of all the peel along with the tails. So you can chop the pineapple on the fruit plate, on the salad or for the preparation of other dishes with its use.
Step-by-step instruction:
- cut off the leaves and bottom of the pineapple;
- we remove the peel with the movement of the knife from above;
- cut the pulp on the slices in length;
- cut from each part with a middle of a fruit;
- we divide into portion slices or pieces for cooking.
Fifth method - special tool
On sale on store shelves you can find a special kitchen appliance for slicing pineapple. It is possible to remove the flesh with the peel with the finished rings with one movement. In this way, a rigid intolerable core is immediately removed.
Step-by-step instruction:
- cut off your tails;
- put a pineapple on the table, apply the tool from above, keeping the handle;
- circular turns turn the handle clockwise until it reach the surface of the table;
- we divide on rings;
- optionally, we cut on the necessary pieces.
Method of the sixth without leather removal
There is a pineapple feed with the skin. This is the easiest way of cutting, which is used by many mistresses. Especially comfortable to eat so kids when they take over the skin, and then it is thrown out. At the same time, the hands will not stick through the sweet fruit juice.
Step-by-step instruction:
- cut off the tail;
- divide pineapple on slices;
- cut on the necessary pieces;
- the top with green leaves can be used to decorate cutting.
All slicing methods look great when serving and suitable for further preparation. A little smoking, you can create a unique beautiful masterpiece of pineapple cutting, which will become a highlight of the festive table.