{"id":2392,"date":"2025-07-30T09:00:17","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T00:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/?p=2392"},"modified":"2025-07-15T10:03:37","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T01:03:37","slug":"how-to-cut-kiwi-fruit-beautifully-22056","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/how-to-cut-kiwi-fruit-beautifully-22056\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Cut and Serve Kiwi Fruit Beautifully: Simple Techniques for Impressive Presentation"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"num\">Cut a V-shape<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"article-img-wide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/22056_01_220823_0161.jpg\" alt=\"Cut a V-shape\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2477\" \/><\/div>\r\n<p>Make a V-shaped cut all the way around the middle of the kiwi using a knife. Insert the tip of the knife so that it reaches the center of the fruit. Adjust the angle of the knife carefully to make a neat circle\u2014this angle greatly affects the final presentation, so take your time!<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"article-img-small\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/22056_02_220823_0141.jpg\" alt=\"Hold the knife like you would a pencil!\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2478\" \/><\/div>\r\n<p>Hold the knife like you would a pencil!<\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"num\">The exciting moment: crack it open!<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"article-img-small\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/22056_03_220823_0172.jpg\" alt=\"The exciting moment: crack it open!\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2479\" \/><\/div>\r\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve made the V-cut all the way around, it\u2019s time for the big moment&#8230;<br \/>\r\nCrack it open!<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"article-img-wide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/22056_04_220823_0184.jpg\" alt=\"Place them on your favorite plate and you're done!\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2480\" \/><\/div>\r\n<p>Place them on your favorite plate and you&#8217;re done! The egg-like shape is absolutely adorable. Scoop with a spoon and enjoy!<\/p>\r\n<p>There\u2019s nothing particularly complicated about it, but simply changing the way you cut it adds a touch of special charm. Here&#8217;s another simple yet creative cutting method!<\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"num\">Remove the stem end<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"article-img-small\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/22056_05_220823_0191.jpg\" alt=\"Remove the stem end\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2481\" \/><\/div>\r\n<p>Basically, you can eat the core and seeds of a kiwi. However, the thick stem end where it was attached to the branch is tough and hard to eat. Use a knife to cut around the core by inserting it gently and rotating it in a circle.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"article-img-two\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/22056_06_220823_0201.jpg\" alt=\"After making the cut,\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2482 size-full\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/22056_07_220823_0203.jpg\" alt=\"twist it off by hand\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2483 size-full\" \/><\/div>\r\n<p>After making the cut, twist it gently by hand to remove the stem end cleanly.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"article-img-wide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/22056_08_220823_0204.jpg\" alt=\"Remove the stem end cleanly.\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2484\" \/><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"num\">Peel the skin<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"article-img-small\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/22056_09_220823_0207.jpg\" alt=\"Peel the skin\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2485\" \/><\/div>\r\n<p>Next, cut the opposite end. By placing the kiwi with the cut side down, it will stay stable on the cutting board. Be sure not to cut the stem off completely\u2014this is key.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"article-img-two\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/22056_10_220823_0209.jpg\" alt=\"Once partially cut, tilt the knife forward without cutting through.\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2486 size-full\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/22056_11_220823_0214.jpg\" alt=\"The stem will lift up slightly.\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2487 size-full\" \/><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"article-img-two\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/22056_12_220823_0227.jpg\" alt=\"From top to bottom\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2488\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/22056_13_220823_0242.jpg\" alt=\"Peel while rotating the fruit.\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2489\" \/><\/div>\r\n<p>Once partially cut, tilt the knife forward without cutting through. The stem will lift up slightly. From there, peel downward while rotating the fruit.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"article-img-small\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/22056_14_220823_0259.jpg\" alt=\"You can even roll the skin into a rose for decoration!\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2490\" \/><\/div>\r\n<p>By the way, don\u2019t throw away the peeled skin\u2014you can roll it up to make a rose for decoration. Who knew such an easy way to add a fancy touch!<\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"num\">Cut into wedges<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"article-img-small\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/22056_15_220823_0269.jpg\" alt=\"Cut into wedges\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2491\" \/><\/div>\r\n<p>After peeling, cut the kiwi into wedges. Simply cut it in half, and then cut each half into four equal parts.<\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"num\">Serve<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"article-img-wide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/22056_16_220823_0277.jpg\" alt=\"Finally, plate and you\u2019re done!\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2492\" \/><\/div>\r\n<p>Finally, plate and you\u2019re done! Don\u2019t forget to add the rose made from the peel for an elegant finish.<\/p>\r\n<p>It\u2019s a simple technique, but changing up the cut can instantly brighten your table. I can\u2019t wait to try it myself!<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sweet and tangy, kiwi is refreshingly delicious\u2014and one of the best things about it is that you can eat it straight after peeling. I usually take the easy route: cut it in half with the skin still on and scoop it out with a spoon. But this time, I wanted to try something a little more creative! So I asked fruit cutting designer Sawako Nashimizu to teach me a cutting method that\u2019s both simple and stylish\u2014just what I was looking for!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":2394,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[55],"class_list":["post-2392","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-slug_articles","tag-how"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2392","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2392"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2392\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2393,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2392\/revisions\/2393"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2394"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2392"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2392"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2392"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}