Based on the provided reference, the video demonstrates how to peel a mango, but does not illustrate cutting a mango with a glass. The video describes a method for peeling the mango after it has been cut. Therefore, the question is incomplete, it needs to be reformulated as: How to peel a mango using a glass after it has been prepped.
This guide will show you how to peel a mango using a glass, building on a common method. The key is to first prepare the mango by cutting it into halves or cheeks. Then, the glass can be used to separate the fruit from the skin.
Peeling a Mango with a Glass: A Step-by-Step Guide
Here's how to easily peel a mango using a glass:
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Prepare the Mango Cheeks:
- First, stand the mango on its end.
- Cut along the flat seed to remove the "cheeks." You should have two fleshy halves (cheeks) and a middle section containing the seed.
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Using the Glass:
- Take one mango cheek.
- Hold a drinking glass in your non-dominant hand. A glass with a relatively thin rim works best.
- Position the mango cheek with the flesh side up and the skin side against the rim of the glass.
- Gently slide the mango cheek down along the rim of the glass. The rim should separate the flesh from the skin as it slides.
- The mango flesh will end up inside the glass, while the skin remains outside.
- Repeat this process for the other cheek.
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Enjoy! You now have cleanly separated mango flesh ready to eat, use in recipes, or enjoy as is.
Alternative: Criss-Cross Method for Mango Slices (Mentioned in the Reference)
The reference also mentions an alternative method:
- Criss-Cross Cuts: Make cuts across the mango without cutting through the peel.
- Create a Pattern: Cut again to create a crisscross pattern.
- Invert the Mango: Flip the mango cheek inside out to easily access bite-sized pieces.
This method is excellent for creating small mango cubes that are easy to eat or use in salads. It doesn't utilize the glass, but it's an efficient way to prepare the mango.
