How To Cut a Mango

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In just 4 easy steps, you have perfectly cut, sweet mango ready to add fresh tropical flavor to your favorite recipes.

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Step 1: Slice the Mango

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Stand mango up on its narrow side on a cutting board with the stem end facing away from you. Using a chef's knife, cut down the length of the fruit, about 1 inch from the stem and just grazing the pit. Repeat on the other side.

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Step 2: Create a Criss-Cross Pattern

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Place one mango half, cut side up, on the board. Using a paring knife, make 1/2-inch cuts in a criss-cross pattern in the flesh, stopping short of the skin.

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Step 3: Expose Cubes

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With both hands, hold the scored mango half from its skin side and push up to expose cubes of mango flesh.

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Step 4: Cut and Free Cubes

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Using a knife, carefully cut across the base of the cubes to free them, letting them fall into a bowl.

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