How To Peel A Kiwi Using A Spoon - Instructables

Introduction: How to Peel a Kiwi Using a Spoon

By mygibzoneFollow More by the author: About: I try to push myself each day to be more resourceful, innovative, & creative. I am constantly inspired by some of the brilliant minds here on Instructables, & I hope that I can inspire others as well. I think … More About mygibzone » Anyone who has ever peeled a kiwi, either for slicing or just plain eating, knows that it can be a sticky, prickly, headache. This demonstrates how simple it can be to peel one quickly and easily with a spoon.

Step 1: Why a Spoon?

Lets first take a look at methods of peeling a kiwi: Peeler = using a peeler often smashes the fruit, it is time consuming, and leaves those prickly hairs every where. Fingers= using your fingers is a sticky mess, leaving juice dripping down your sleeves, and chunks of peel sticking to your fingers. Spoon=using a spoon is fast, relatively mess free, keeps the fruit intact, and doesn't shave all those pesky prickly hairs off. So let's perform this magic trick...

Step 2: Getting Started

To begin you will need: A ripe kiwi A spoon A knife A plate or cutting board To get things started, take your knife and gently cut off one end of the kiwi. It is best to do this on a plate or cutting board to prevent scratching your table top/counter.

Step 3: Spooning

To spoon the kiwi: `Insert the spoon just beneath the skin on the cut end, with the cupped side facing the fruit. `Push the spoon under the skin towards the other end of the kiwi. `Sweep your spoon around the fruit just beneath the skin until you come full circle. NOTE: If you just plan on eating it yourself you can just eat it by the spoonful straight out of the peel, using the skin as a natural "cup" then throw away the peel when you are done. It's a fast, mess free snack.

Step 4: Remove the Peel

At this point the skin/peel of the kiwi will be very loose around the fruit. To remove it: `Gently push the fruit out of the peel `fold the peel back over the attached end of the kiwi. `Now take your knife and cut off the peel & remaining end of the kiwi. `You can now slice your perfectly naked kiwi into slices for everyone to enjoy