Here's how to cut a hard mangosteen using two different methods, according to the provided reference:
Method 1: Cracking and Peeling
- Hold the mangosteen and press it from top to bottom until you feel it crack.
- Peel the mangosteen open.
- Use the stem to hold onto the fruit while peeling it open.
Method 2: Scoring and Squeezing
- Use a knife to gently score along the equator (middle) of the mangosteen.
- Squeeze the mangosteen to open it up.