How To Cut Watermelon

Watermelon is one of the most refreshing and 'cool' fruits of the summer season. With approximately 92% water content, this juicy and thirst-quenching fruit is a favorite of all dieticians and health conscious people. Moreover, the fruit is rich in potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C and hence, is highly beneficial for health. As summer approaches, we all eye this delicious delicacy of nature. However, to enjoy this great low-calorie sweet treat, the first task would be to crack it open. Though there are sliced watermelons available in the market, buying a whole one would serve as the best option. The latter is fresher and sweeter, when compared to the ones that are available in chunks. Cutting a watermelon can be quite a challenging task, unless you are aware of the best way of doing the same. In the following lines, we have provided information on how to cut a watermelon, easily and safely.

Cutting A Watermelon Simply

Materials Required

Watermelon
Serrated knife
Soap
Bowl

Instructions

The first step would be to rinse the watermelon with a mild soap. This is necessary, as the dirt outside may come in contact with the watermelon flesh, when it is cut.
Using the serrated knife, chop off both the ends of the watermelon.
Now, position the knife at one of the ends and slice it through the center.
Make sure that you cut along the dark stripes on the outside of the watermelon. This would help you remove the seeds later, as they would end up on the outside of the pieces of watermelon.
Now, cut each half of the watermelon further into sections.
Holding the small section in one hand, slice off the watermelon flesh from the rind.
Once you have sliced off the watermelon flesh, cut the big piece into even smaller sections.
Place each of the small sections into a bowl. Your healthy, refreshing treat is ready to be eaten!

Cutting A Watermelon Into Wedges

Materials Required

Watermelon
Bowl
Serrated knife
Soap
Fork

Instructions

Rinse watermelon with soap, to get rid of harmful foreign materials and pat it dry.
Cut the watermelon in two equal halves, lengthwise and then further cut down the halves, lengthwise.
Use fork to remove seeds, if you want to and then slice the pieces horizontally, into equal wedges.
If you wish to remove the rind, do so by inserting the knife between rind and flesh, to get it away.
Your delicious watermelon is ready to eat.

Cutting A Watermelon Into Cubes

Materials Required

Soap
Watermelon
Serrated knife
Bowl
Chopping Board

Instructions

Wash the watermelon using mild soap and pat it dry.
Now, cut the watermelon from both ends and let it stand on one end on the chopping board, so that it does not shake while you are cutting it.
Remove the rind from the watermelon, by slicing it out and further cut it into two halves.
Now, cut one of the half into 3-4 pieces, like sliced bread and lay it on the board, to further chop it into 1-2 inch slices.
Cut the pieces in opposite direction, to slice them into cubes. Repeat the process with the other half as well.
Your fruit is ready to serve.

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