How Do You Peel a Kiwi Using a Spoon?

Using a spoon is a simple and effective method to peel a kiwi, leaving the fruit intact and ready to eat or use.

The Spoon Method for Peeling Kiwi

This technique is popular for its ease and minimal waste. It involves using a spoon to gently separate the edible flesh from the fuzzy outer skin.

A ripe kiwi: The riper the kiwi, the easier it will be to peel with a spoon.
A spoon: A medium-sized spoon, like a dessert spoon or a soup spoon, usually works best. The shape allows it to follow the curve of the fruit.

Based on the method described, here's how to peel your kiwi:

Prepare the Kiwi: Begin with your kiwi fruit. While not explicitly mentioned in the provided reference, many find it helpful to start by slicing off both ends of the kiwi. This creates a flat surface and makes it easier to insert the spoon.
Insert the Spoon: Take your spoon. Insert the tip of the spoon "inside here this way along the skin okay". This means pushing the spoon just under the skin at one end (or where you sliced an end off).
Separate the Flesh: Once the spoon is inserted, "turn the spoon. Around following the shape of a kiwi." Gently rotate the spoon around the inside edge of the skin, working your way around the entire fruit. The goal is to glide the spoon between the skin and the flesh, loosening the fruit from the skin.
Remove the Skin: After rotating the spoon completely around, the skin should be fully separated from the fruit. You can then slide the skin off, leaving the peeled kiwi fruit cylinder.

Efficiency: It's a quick way to peel a kiwi, especially when you need to prepare multiple fruits.
Less Waste: This method helps you get closer to the skin without cutting into the flesh, minimizing fruit waste compared to knife peeling.
Ease: It requires less precision than peeling with a knife and is suitable for various ripeness levels (though riper is easier).

Once peeled, the kiwi is ready to be sliced, diced, or eaten whole!