Kiwi fruit is a delicious, healthy, and nutritious treat. The edible skin is a rich source of vitamin C. It contains many antioxidants, making it an excellent addition to your daily diet. The problem is not many people know how to peel a Kiwi.
Although some people prefer to eat kiwi fruit, it’s best eaten without the skin. Kiwi can be peeled with a peeler or a spoon, but it requires some preparation. Let’s learn more about the two methods of peeling kiwi.
Method 1: Using a Peeler
This is one of the best ways to peel a kiwi. A peeler is a knife blade with a handle on it. You can use the blade’s edge to cut away the skin, similar to how you would slice up bread or cucumbers.
Step #1: Prepare the fruit
To get started, you’ll need to wash the kiwi. You can submerge it in water and rub off any dirt that clings to its skin with your fingers or a soft cloth.
Next up is cutting it in half. To do this, hold the kiwi on one end and use a sharp knife to make an incision down its length. This will allow you access to both sides of its fleshy interior at once.
If you have trouble finding where exactly this line should be cut through, follow the direction of natural indentations in the skin. They run through each hemisphere; they should look something like faint lines.
Next up is getting rid of seeds using either spoon or knife before eating them whole a spoon works nicely here because it allows more precision while still being easy enough not to be frustratingly difficult; if using a knife instead, though, then just make sure not cut yourself.
Step #2: Peel the kiwi
- Cut the kiwi in half. To remove the skin, use a sharp knife to cut it in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Using a spoon or melon baller, scoop out each side of the kiwi and discard its skin.
Method 2: Using a Spoon
The second method of how to peel a kiwi is with a spoon, which sounds weird but works surprisingly well. The spoon works great if you have limited space in your kitchen and want to keep everything out on display so that people feel comfortable while they’re eating.
Either way, once you’ve peeled off all of those pesky skins, now comes time for eating. Using the spoon may be the easiest way to peel kiwis if you have arthritis or other hand issues. It’s also a great alternative if you don’t want to waste a peeler on such little produce. However, this method is slower and less precise than using a peeler because it’s difficult to slice off small pieces of fruit with a spoon.
Step #1: Slice off both ends of the kiwi
Slice off both ends of the kiwi and cut off the skin with a spoon. You can also peel it by cutting it in half, then scooping out that weird little brown seed thing with your spoon. Don’t worry; you’ll probably eat most of it anyway. You can then use the same spoon to peel your kiwi.
Step #2: Insert Spoon Between Skin and Fruit
Now that you’ve peeled most of the skin off, it’s time to remove what’s left. To do this, insert a spoon between the remaining skin and fruit and gently work around it.
If you want to get fancy, you can also try using an apple corer or melon baller to scoop out some of the flesh in one fell swoop.
Addition Tips
Here are additional tips on how to peel kiwi easily:
Select the Right Spoon
For best results, choose a small spoon not used for other foods. Metal spoons work better than wood or plastic spoons because they conduct heat well and do not melt easily like wood spoons do when used repeatedly over an open flame or fire pit. On the other hand, a stainless steel spoon will also work well in peeling kiwi because it is resistant to heat damage.
Cut the Ends Off the Fruit Before Peeling
Before you begin peeling kiwi with a spoon, you should cut off both ends of the fruit, so it lays flat on all sides. Otherwise, one end will be higher than the other when you hold it in your hand while peeling it with a spoon.
You can use either a sharp knife or your fingers to do this step. You should also cut out any brown spots at the fruit’s stem end before peeling it with your spoon.
FAQs
Is it ok to eat kiwi skins?
Yes. The skin of the kiwi is edible. It has a similar texture and appearance to that of apple skin. Some people prefer to eat the skin because it contains fiber, but others may find it too tough or bitter.
The skin is also a source of vitamin C, which can help boost immunity and promote healing. If you choose to eat the kiwi skin, be sure to wash it well before eating as it can be covered in pesticides.
Should I refrigerate kiwis?
The answer is yes. Kiwis need to be stored at room temperature to ripen properly. However, once they’re ripe, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to two weeks before they begin to dry out. If you want your kiwi to last longer than two weeks, store it in an airtight container in the fridge, where it will keep for several months.
Can you peel a kiwi with a vegetable peeler?
Yes. You can even use this method on hard-skinned varieties such as Hayward and Yang Tao kiwifruit if you want fresh slices without all the seeds.
Simply cut off both ends of your kiwi using a paring knife or serrated edge knife; be careful not to slice into skin or flesh, then run your vegetable peeler down one side of your kiwi until all of its skin has been removed.
