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This article was reviewed by Ashley Crawford. Chef Ashley Crawford is a Private Chef and the Founder of A Taste of Chef Ash. Chef Ashley started in the culinary industry when she was 14. She specializes in Creole and Cajun cuisine but has experience in all culinary topics. She has been featured in ESPN and Sports Illustrated for her culinary work with athletes. wikiHow marks an article as reader-approved once it receives enough positive feedback. In this case, 100% of readers who voted found the article helpful, earning it our reader-approved status. This article has been viewed 200,611 times.
The starfruit, also called carambola, is one of the coolest-looking fruits. It is known as the starfruit because of its distinct shape, which resembles a star. This golden-yellow fruit is quite decorative, and can be sliced into thin, star-shaped slices that can then decorate salads or fruit bowls.
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1 Wash the fruit. Rinse it under cold water, scrubbing with your fingers until any loose dirt hiding in the crevices comes free. Washing the fruit will ensure that any chemicals or germs that may have been on it are removed and it is safe to consume.
2 Use a cutting board. Using a cutting board is better than cutting the fruit on your counter, since it will prevent you from scratching up your countertop. Either a plastic or wooden cutting board will work well. Advertisement
3 Obtain a sharp knife. Be sure that you are careful while using the knife so as to avoid accidentally cutting yourself. Clean the knife prior to use with hot water and soap.
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1 Cut the fruit open. Slide the blade of your knife along the green edges of the starfruit. Remove only the non-orange edge of the fruit.
2 Slice off the two ends. After the edges have been removed, slice off the two ends of your starfruit. Remove about half of an inch (1.27 cm) with your knife. At this point, your starfruit should only be orange in color; all of the green or brown areas should have been cut off.
3 Slice along its broadest side. On the widest side, slice the trimmed fruit into star shapes that are about a half an inch (1.27 cm) thick in size.[1]XResearch source
4 Remove any seeds. Your slices will have seeds in them, and seeds are especially found in the middle of the fruit. Poke through the center of your fruit with your knife to remove the seeds.
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1 Wash your hands. Starfruit, like all citrus fruits, contains acids, so be careful to keep it of your eyes and away from open wounds. After you cut it, wash your hands with hot water and soap to prevent stinging in case you touch your eyes later.
2 Place the starfruit in a dish or bowl. Display the starfruit however you see fit, depending on the occasion. All parts of the fruit are edible, so don’t waste or throw away any scraps that you would rather eat.[2]XResearch source
3 Wipe the cutting and counter surface clean. Wash your cutting board so that it will be clean and ready for future food preparations. Be sure the counter is clear of any fruit remains, as fruit can rot and smell over time.
4 Serve your starfruit. Starfruit can be used in a vast number of recipes, from starfruit chips[3]XResearch source to mango-orange sauce. Plan your recipe ahead of time so that you can be sure to account for all ingredients.
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Question Is it advisable to refrigerate starfruit? Community Answer Yes. You don't want the starfruit to go bad and rot. However, the starfruit will only be good for a few days after you cut it. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 3 Helpful 11
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Reviewed by: Ashley Crawford Private Chef This article was reviewed by Ashley Crawford. Chef Ashley Crawford is a Private Chef and the Founder of A Taste of Chef Ash. Chef Ashley started in the culinary industry when she was 14. She specializes in Creole and Cajun cuisine but has experience in all culinary topics. She has been featured in ESPN and Sports Illustrated for her culinary work with athletes. This article has been viewed 200,611 times. 2 votes - 100% Co-authors: 19Updated: February 19, 2026 Views: 200,611 Categories: Food Cutting TechniquesArticle SummaryX
To cut a starfruit, start by slicing off the green parts of the ridges on the fruit with a sharp knife. Next, cut off about 1/2 an inch from both ends of the starfruit. Once the ends are off, lay the fruit on its side. Starting at one end, cut down through the fruit to make thin, star-shaped slices. Then, just pull out the seeds with the knife and you're finished! For tips on removing the starfruit seeds, read on!Did this summary help you?YesNo
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Reviewed by: Ashley Crawford Private Chef This article was reviewed by Ashley Crawford. Chef Ashley Crawford is a Private Chef and the Founder of A Taste of Chef Ash. Chef Ashley started in the culinary industry when she was 14. She specializes in Creole and Cajun cuisine but has experience in all culinary topics. She has been featured in ESPN and Sports Illustrated for her culinary work with athletes. This article has been viewed 200,611 times. 2 votes - 100% Co-authors: 19 Updated: February 19, 2026 Views: 200,611 Categories: Food Cutting Techniques Article SummaryX
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1 Wash the fruit. Rinse it under cold water, scrubbing with your fingers until any loose dirt hiding in the crevices comes free. Washing the fruit will ensure that any chemicals or germs that may have been on it are removed and it is safe to consume. 
2 Use a cutting board. Using a cutting board is better than cutting the fruit on your counter, since it will prevent you from scratching up your countertop. Either a plastic or wooden cutting board will work well. Advertisement 
3 Obtain a sharp knife. Be sure that you are careful while using the knife so as to avoid accidentally cutting yourself. Clean the knife prior to use with hot water and soap. Advertisement 
1 Cut the fruit open. Slide the blade of your knife along the green edges of the starfruit. Remove only the non-orange edge of the fruit. 
4 Remove any seeds. Your slices will have seeds in them, and seeds are especially found in the middle of the fruit. Poke through the center of your fruit with your knife to remove the seeds. Advertisement 
1 Wash your hands. Starfruit, like all citrus fruits, contains acids, so be careful to keep it of your eyes and away from open wounds. After you cut it, wash your hands with hot water and soap to prevent stinging in case you touch your eyes later. 
2 Place the starfruit in a dish or bowl. Display the starfruit however you see fit, depending on the occasion. All parts of the fruit are edible, so don’t waste or throw away any scraps that you would rather eat.[2] 
4 Serve your starfruit. Starfruit can be used in a vast number of recipes, from starfruit chips[3] to mango-orange sauce. Plan your recipe ahead of time so that you can be sure to account for all ingredients. Advertisement 
Community Answer No.Just wash it thoroughly. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 2 Helpful 19 
Community Answer Yes. You don't want the starfruit to go bad and rot. However, the starfruit will only be good for a few days after you cut it. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 3 Helpful 11 
Community Answer Yes, starfruits are generally safe for consumption. However, some people are allergic to it, and it is unsafe for them to eat the fruit. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 5 Helpful 12 