It was a deal you just couldn’t pass up. Two mangoes for $2. You thought, why not? You love mango yogurt, mango smoothies and just about any dish that contains mangoes.
So, you get home and wonder, “How do I cut a mango?”
First, it’s important to know that mangoes have a thin seed that runs from top to bottom, right down the center. It cuts through the mid-line of the mango through the widest part (mangoes are not exactly round). Cut one side off, then the other, a little off center to avoid the seed.
Cut through the flesh of each half, but not through the skin:
Use a spoon to scoop out the pieces:
Trim off the skin of the center piece that contains the seed:
Then cut off the mango flesh:
A large mango will yield about 2 cups:
