While well known as an import from New Zealand, kiwi actually originated in China more than 700 years ago, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Today, most kiwi consumed in the U.S. comes from New Zealand and Chile, but they also are grown domestically in California. When eaten out of hand as a snack, you don't have to remove the skin of a kiwi before eating it, but if the fuzzy texture isn't your thing, it's easy enough to remove it.
Step 1
Wash the kiwi under running water, brushing the surface gently to remove any dirt or residues.
Step 2
Hold the kiwi in one hand and a vegetable peeler in the other.
Step 3
Peel the skin off the kiwi lengthwise, using long strokes.
Step 4
Rotate the fruit in your hand, peeling away the remaining skin at both ends of the fruit.
Step 5
Lay the fruit down lengthwise on a cutting board.
Step 6
Cut off both ends of the fruit with a knife and discard them.
Step 7
Cut the fruit into slices of the desired thickness.
Tips and Warnings
- When buying kiwi, look for fruits free of bruises or other surface blemishes. Test for ripeness by squeezing it between your fingers. A mature fruit will give slightly and should be fragrant, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. Another method for peeling a kiwi is with a spoon. Try slicing the ends of a kiwi and inserting a spoon between the skin and the flesh, the Taste of Home website advises. Then slide the spoon around the entire surface of the kiwi and gently release it from the skin. The technique works best with ripe fruit.
Things You'll Need
- Vegetable peeler
- Cutting board
- Knife
Member Comments