How to cut a watermelon into cubes: interesting ideas, recommendations and reviews. How to cut a watermelon correctly? What can be made from a watermelon, how to decorate a watermelon with your own hands? How to cut a watermelon on a table without a peel
Good afternoon, dear friends and guests of the site. Once again about tasty red and big - about watermelon. We continue our acquaintance with pumpkin and talk about the main types, how much and how it can be stored, and consider a few tips on how best to serve it. How to cut a watermelon, how to do it quickly and beautifully?
We will definitely talk about this too. It turns out there are many ways and methods of cutting watermelon, the main thing is to choose delicious and ripe. You can read about how to choose a watermelon in.
You can argue for a long time and prove to each other whether there are boys and girls among the watermelon brethren, or they are all neuter, but the facts speak for themselves. On the same bush, watermelons grow, differing in the number of seeds, appearance, and even during their flowering, decorating our world in different ways. So, there are two types of watermelons:
- Girls include fruits with a small number of seeds, the flower of which has stamens and pistils. In appearance, they differ in the appearance of the upper part. In this place there is a black speck, from which dark green lines diverge in unison. For girls, this speck is larger, not sunk deep into the watermelon.
- The flower of the so-called boy is distinguished by the presence of only stamens. The shape of a ripe watermelon in the area of the black spot is deeper. And the spot cannot boast of its size, it is not enough. If you, looking at the watermelon heap, see only boys, this is normal. There are much fewer girls. Somewhere in every fifth, not more often. And among greenhouse options, this is generally a rarity.
In terms of chemical composition, boys and girls do not differ. But they say that girls are tastier because they have fewer seeds and all the sweetness and nutrients go into the pulp. There is only one way out: try both types of watermelons and place all the points for yourself, or lay out the seeds.
How much watermelon is stored
Early varieties of watermelon are completely unsuitable for long-term storage. Most often, they are immediately eaten.
And in water, those fruits that become ripe in September can already be stored. The product is preserved in the best quality in the conditions of the cellar.
Aged at a low temperature, about 1 - 4 degrees, it is capable of lying down until the middle of winter with favorable humidity. If you want to please your family on New Year's Eve with a sweet watermelon, then you need to make an effort.
Try this, but to do this, be sure to meet the following conditions:
- select only undamaged whole fruits, the appearance of which does not bother you;
- the product is best stored in the basement;
- you can try storing the watermelon in a box of dry sand, on a moss pad;
- Try brushing the top of the watermelon with clay or wax. I met an interesting variant in an old book. Coat the watermelon with wax and try to store it in an old nylon stocking in a suspended state.
How long can a cut watermelon be stored in the refrigerator
It is a completely different matter with the storage of an already cut product. This is complicated by the possibility of microbes getting into the sweet, soft, fermentable pulp. Therefore, it is not recommended to store the cut watermelon in the refrigerator for more than a day.
This will solve two problems. The microbes of the refrigerator will not be able to get to the red pulp and, surprisingly, the pulp will not be dehydrated, it will remain juicy.
Interesting video - how to quickly and beautifully cut a watermelon
How to cut a watermelon
There are many ways to slice a watermelon. This soft bright color substance looks very beautiful and is able to convey and give an opportunity to show the creative potential of the master. But before you try the methods listed below, I'll tell you how it was customary to eat watermelon in my family.
Then they brought us a scarlet miracle from the Kherson fields. They were large, probably eight kilograms. My family cannot be called little, after all, there are six people.
Two so-called butts were cut off from the watermelon, and it began to stand confidently on a flat surface. And then the fruit was divided into skibochki. It is important that the watermelon still does not disintegrate, it is conditionally whole. Grandpa did it.
That's right - this is when, after confident movements, the watermelon immediately crumbled into skibochki, and inside there was a large middle without pits. She was given to children.
In this case, the watermelon had to be eaten, nibbling the flesh from the skin. At the same time, it is difficult to resist so that the tasty juice does not run down the chin. This method will not work for a beautifully served table.
When serving the dish on the table, all measures are taken so that it is convenient for the guest to eat the product with a fork, while not smearing his fingers into the transparent pink liquid at all.
The easiest and fastest way. On the Internet, the video is spinning, like one daring guy in 30 seconds straightens out a watermelon.
- The easiest and most convenient way to cut a watermelon starts with removing the rind. Carefully remove the crust with a knife, while removing all white marks from the scarlet surface.
- Divide the watermelon in half.
- Place flat side on a cutting board, cut the watermelon into cubes in the same way as for example beets on a salad.
On a crust
Not everything is as fast as in the first case, but beautiful.
- Peel the watermelon.
- Cut lengthwise into 4 pieces.
- Separate each part from the rind, while being careful not to damage the rind or pulp with a knife.
- Cut the flesh of each of the four pieces along a piece. Serve in the skins, serving as a plate. To make the pieces beautiful, move the pieces relative to each other.
Watermelon in a plate
Cut the watermelon in the suggested sequence:
- Peel.
- Divide the pulp in two.
- Cut each of the parts lengthwise and crosswise into pieces. The result should be watermelon stakes. When working, try to prevent the product from falling into pieces.
- Cover the sliced watermelon with a plate. Turn over gently, using a cutting board as a lid.
- Serve on a plate. As a result, you should have a whole plate of closely spaced watermelon stakes.
Balls
In order to get all kinds of neat watermelon figurines, you should not graduate from art school. It is enough to take ordinary cookie cutters or a special spoon noisette. They themselves can easily cope with creativity.
Smoothie watermelon
Under the mysterious name of smoothie, there is a wonderful cold drink with pulp, decorated with the natural glitter of ice floes. The recipe is very simple:
- peel the watermelon from the peel and seeds,
- cut into pieces,
- put in the freezer, it is advisable that the parts of the watermelon do not freeze,
- After 2 hours, depending on the volume of the watermelon and the capabilities of your refrigerator, remove the product from the freezer, grind it in a blender.
Serve in a pretty glass. A mint leaf will not be a hindrance.
Salad
In order to get a delicious and beautiful salad, which is also important, you must follow two rules:
- cook just before cooking,
- eat quickly.
Otherwise, all the juice of the watermelon can quickly drain, and the pieces themselves lose their beautiful appearance. You can cook different salads, experiment with any ingredients.
In order for you to be able to see how tasty salads based on watermelon are and to catch the basic principle of their preparation, try this dish.
Video - watermelon salad with fruits
Cheese salad
To prepare the salad, you need the same amount of feta cheese and watermelon, ground pepper, honey, olive oil, onions, fresh herbs, lemon juice to taste. Further, the recipe itself:
- Take up the onion right away: cut it into half rings, sprinkle with lemon juice.
- Peel the peel from the watermelon, remove the seeds, cut the product into neat medium-sized cubes.
- Place the watermelon on a plate. Drizzle a little oil, it will coat each bite and keep the watermelon liquid inside.
- Cut the feta cheese into slightly smaller cubes. Spread cheese, onions, herbs on top of the watermelon. Drizzle with a tablespoon of honey. Sprinkle with pepper. Mix very gently.
The dish is ready. Serve quickly.
Watermelon carving
The relatively new art of decorating tables with carving works has found crowds of admirers among fans of watermelon. The reason is that it is easy to carve a wide variety of figurines from this delicious product.
The second feature lies in the heterogeneous color. Due to the play of color and the professionalism of the master, real works of art are obtained.
In order to try to make your first carving masterpiece, you can first practice on the crusts. Be sure to buy a special thin knife.
Interesting video - carving for beginners
The very first simple drawing
Prepare a picture, you can download it from the Internet and print it on a printer. Attach the picture to the watermelon and carefully transfer the picture to its surface with a knife.
Experiment a bit and add shades. Next, try to go deeper and try to get the first flower. Whatever the outcome, your loved ones will be touched.
That's all for today. Now you can easily distinguish girls and boys of the watermelon group, you can save the product until the New Year. Do you know how to beautifully cut a watermelon, make a salad and serve. And if you tried to make your first masterpiece of carving, that's great. I will share in the next article. I wish you good health and good mood! Best regards, Alevtina.
Ripe, juicy watermelon is always appropriate as a dessert. And if it is beautifully, neatly cut and decorated, it also becomes a decoration for any table. Some craftsmen create amazing shapes from this berry. But you can cut a watermelon beautifully at home, without special skills or special kitchen appliances. Slicing workshop and several options for serving watermelon.
Take:
- sharp long knife - 1 pc;
- watermelon - 1 pc;
- mint sprigs, fresh berries, coconut flakes (optional, for additional decoration).
Lay the watermelon on its side so that it is convenient for you to cut it. Take a knife and cut off the “caps” evenly on both sides.
Then cut in half lengthwise. Do the same with the resulting halves. 
For each resulting quarter, separate the flesh from the rind. To do this, gently run a knife in the place where the flesh begins to lighten, along the entire rind. 
Turn the slices of watermelon with the long side towards you and cut the flesh across into wedges. Choose the size of the slices as you wish. 
Arrange the sliced slices in a checkerboard pattern on the rind of the watermelon so that each wedges slightly to the side. 
Then follow your imagination. Decorate with fresh berries, fruits, or sprinkle with coconut. Mint sprigs work very well for serving. 
If you have a special round recess for vegetables and fruits, then you can organize serving in portions, in vases or glasses. 
To do this, cut the watermelon across and carefully remove the pulp from each half in the form of balls. 
An empty watermelon half is perfect for serving as long as it is intact. Cut the edges in the form of beautiful teeth or come up with a pattern yourself. 
Even the drinks in the watermelon look original. Great idea for a party. 
Finally, wait! The season of watermelons is in full swing and the question becomes relevant: how beautifully cut a watermelon? So, if you want to surprise your friends and family, then see several ways! ()
Method 1.
Cut the watermelon into 2 parts, take one part, turn it over with the cut side down, then cut it up and down to make square longitudinal slices. Watch the video:
Method 2.
Cut the watermelon in half, put it with the cut side up, and cut it at a slight angle on one side and on the other, then cut it across at right angles. Watch the video below:
Method 3.
Cut the watermelon in half, turn the half cut side down, then cut off the top and sides so that there is no crust left, but only one core. Then we cut up and down. Then we take the dish and turn it over so that all the slices are in the dish. Watch the video below:
Method 4.
Cut the watermelon in half, put the cut side down. Cut off the top and sides so that one core remains. Then we cut longitudinally from the center and cut large slices into pieces. Watch the video:
Method 5.
Cut the watermelon in half, then halve the half again. Then cut a quarter from the bottom under the crust and cut it across into pieces. Watch the video below.
Watermelon is not only a juicy and tasty fruit, it is a wonderful decoration for both festive and everyday tables. Watermelon can be on a kebab, alcoholic and even a hookah. Interesting methods and tips are described in this article.
Watermelon lends itself to slicing and carving many beautiful shapes from it. This feature allows you to serve the most beautiful dishes of fruits, cheeses, sweets and other snacks. It is often served instead of tea for guests at the festive table.
Interestingly, watermelon is a berry, although in its biological qualities it is similar to a vegetable, and the sweetness and taste of watermelon appear as a fruit and is served for dessert.
Watermelon can be simply cut with a knife, or you can cut it into balls, hearts and stars using a special curly tool. Such figurines are not only tasty, but also pleasant to eat at events and just like that at home for variety and aesthetic pleasure.
Watermelon is a very juicy and sweet berry
In the modern world, there is also such an art as "carving". Carving is the ability to beautifully and originally make a curly cut on fruits and vegetables, including watermelon.
carving cut watermelon
Unusual cutting of watermelon can surprise guests at the festive table. Each family necessarily has its own individual way of serving watermelon, but in any case, it should be borne in mind that it is eaten without peels and seeds.
The easiest way to serve watermelon conveniently and beautifully is peel, peel and dice. Such a watermelon is usually served on a wide platter, and everyone can take it with a fork.
simple traditional watermelon serving 
regular serving of watermelon on the table in the form of cubes On the other hand, you can take care in advance that your watermelon serving is original and beautiful. To do this, you can purchase a special knife or just have cookie cutters.
The simplest ones will come in handy heart shapes, stars, droplets and others. Such molds are superimposed on the flesh of a cut off watermelon skibochka.
With a slight pressure of the hand, the curly pulp of the watermelon is separated from all the rest of the pulp. Such beautiful watermelon figurines can be served with other fruits, cheese and sweets.
beautiful curly star-shaped watermelon serving with blueberries 
original serving of watermelon diced on a cushion of arugula with goat cheese 
beautiful serving of watermelon in the feed of curly slices of hearts Watermelon, finely cut into cubes and other figurines, can be easily served in:
- cocktails
- fruit salads
- in the form of canapes
- on desserts
- on fruit cakes
- in salads
Original watermelon serving, how to serve watermelon beautifully?
In addition to standard simple cuts, there are a number of ways to present a watermelon for guests on the table in an original and beautiful way. For this, both special knives and spoons and ingenuity are useful.
Watermelon is an excellent platform for culinary creativity, providing an opportunity to make the serving of berries unusual and original.
Watermelon is often served not neat, but with many additives:
- berries
- fruits
- jam
- nuts
- icing sugar
- liquid chocolate
- sweet sauces
- yogurt
Some winning and unusual ways to serve watermelon to the festive table:
Watermelon ice cream - it is the symbolic name for serving the berry. To do this, cut vertically or horizontally a sufficiently thick skibochka of the watermelon. After that, the large skibochka should be divided into several small beautiful triangular shapes.
A wooden stick from ice cream is inserted into such a piece, into the crust (it is not cut off). These skibos can simply be served on a wide platter.
It is convenient to take them by the piece for each guest by the piece and eat them. You can also dip such a piece in chocolate in advance and let it freeze in the refrigerator.
Sundae - original watermelon serving Another unusual way to serve watermelon is to serve it as watermelon kebab. To do this, watermelon can be combined with some compatible products:
- cherry tomato
- ham (don't be surprised, try it better)
- fruits (banana, grapes, peach)
- Strawberry
For such a shish kebab, you will need special wooden skewers. The watermelon cube is combined with other ingredients in turn: watermelon, another ingredient, watermelon again, and so on. The sweet taste of watermelon in combination with smoked meats, for example, ham or jamon, will be unusual and pleasant.
unusual serving of watermelon in the form of a kebab Another non-standard way is watermelon "Rubik's cube". To do this, you will have to do a lot of work to cut out the same and uniform cubes from the watermelon and the pulp of other elastic fruits:
- Apple
- pear
- banana
- peach
- mango
All fruits are shaped into a beautiful cube of cells and served with powdered sugar and fresh mint sprigs. You can also prepare a special honey sauce for fruit and pour it beautifully on a plate.
watermelon-fruit slicing "Rubik's cube" What kind of watermelon knife is there?
Watermelon is a popular berry in many countries and is often served on a festive and everyday table. Inventive culinary specialists have long been using special tools for cutting and cutting watermelon in the kitchen.
knife for conveniently slicing watermelon 
round knife for cutting watermelon into skiboki and core 
a spoon for curly cutting watermelon into balls Beautiful and unusual cutting of watermelon, watermelon hedgehog
An unusual cut called "Hedgehog" is distinguished not only by its original appearance, which children will surely like, but also by its convenience. It is not a shame to present such a cutting in the form of a round prickly hedgehog to guests at a children's birthday and even at a wedding celebration.
The cut received such a "prickly" name because it owes its external resemblance to an animal. From scrap materials: fruits and berries, it is easy to form a hedgehog's face: nose, eyes and paws.
An abundance of wooden toothpicks inserted into the peel will look like needles and at the same time serve as a cutlery. The "needle" protrudes from the peel and a piece of watermelon is pricked with it for eating.
You can cut the watermelon in portions using a special watermelon spoon. Watermelon balls always look advantageous and attractive. In the absence of such a spoon, you can cut the pulp into cubes and sprinkle them with powdered sugar.
traditional watermelon hedgehog for the festive table How to beautifully carve roses from a watermelon?
If it is enough to professionally master the art of carving, then it is quite possible to get an excellent result. You can cut beautiful, voluminous and edible roses from juicy watermelon pulp with your own hands.
- Take a juicy and ripe watermelon
- Wash it thoroughly from dirt
- Cut the base of the watermelon so that it stands level and stable on the platter
- The green rough skin of the watermelon should be carefully cut off with a sharp knife blade, leaving the white part
- In the upper part of the watermelon, a hole is made with a depth of two centimeters with a special or ordinary spoon
- This fossa will be the main depression of the rosebud.
- Your next work is to consistently cut out all the rose petals in a circular motion.
- Such a flower can be made in any size, you should not narrow the bud
- It is better to cut flower leaves at the base (see the video for more details)
You can diversify such a clipping by creating not one flower, but a whole bunch of blossoming times. Such a clipping looks as impressive as possible on the table.
Video: "How to cut a rose from a watermelon?"
How to make a watermelon basket? Original serving watermelon on the festive table
In addition to "Hedgehog", there are several interesting and original ways to serve watermelon slices. A watermelon basket assumes complete cleansing of the pulp from the berry. The basket itself is a peeled green peel, into which pieces of watermelon, berries, and other fruits are added.
Options for serving watermelon baskets:
curly watermelon basket filled with apples, orange, grapes and watermelon 
a simple watermelon basket filled with watermelon balls sprinkled with goat cheese and fresh mint 
watermelon basket filled with watermelon and grapes 
watermelon basket with handle filled with watermelon pulp, grapes and fruits 
turtle-shaped watermelon basket filled with berries and watermelon balls 
watermelon basket "swan" filled with fruit How to decorate a watermelon with your own hands?
In some cases, you can decorate a watermelon basket or any other cut with your own hands. For this it is worth showing imagination.
Most often, the decoration is created, focusing on the theme of the holiday: birthday, wedding, Halloween, and so on. You can decorate a watermelon with any means at hand, fruits and berries, toothpicks, skewers and herbs.
Options for decorating watermelon slices:
shark cut watermelon decoration 
decoration of a watermelon basket in the form of a well 
decoration of watermelon in the form of an owl 
decoration of a watermelon basket "piglet" 
watermelon decoration "barrel" 
decoration of a watermelon for a wedding and for the birthday of the first child in the family - "stroller" Alcoholic watermelon. How to pump up a watermelon with vodka?
Some holidays involve adult snacks on the table. Alcoholic watermelon can serve as an original treat. The secret of this snack is that this berry is filled in advance with strong alcohol - vodka. Any other type of alcoholic beverage can be used, but vodka works best.
Alcoholic watermelon will become a delicious variety for someone who is already fed up with ordinary alcoholic drinks. The sweetness of the juicy pulp goes well with the tart taste of vodka. The strength of the drink is not felt at all in such a treat, and therefore it should always be used with caution so as not to quickly get drunk.
It will be useful for you:
- One watermelon sweet and ripe
- Half a liter - a liter of vodka (depending on the size of the watermelon and its desired strength)
- Metal spoke
- Large syringe with a needle
The needle is too thin to pierce the thick skin of the watermelon, and therefore it is best to pierce it with a thin metal knitting needle. After the hole is made, the needle of a syringe filled with vodka is inserted into this hole and all its contents are injected into the pulp. So it is necessary to make "injections" all over the berry from all sides.
Video: "Watermelon with vodka"
How to make a watermelon hookah?
- Place the watermelon on a plate with the tail up, cut off part of the base for the stability of the fruit
- Cut off the tail and use a spoon to carefully remove the pulp as much as possible
- Grind the pulp with a blender and squeeze out the water
- The watermelon juice comes back. The hookah shaft is placed on top in the cut hole
- Try to do all the cuts as carefully as possible so as not to cut off the excess and not damage the fruit or cut a very large hole
- You can choose absolutely any taste of tobacco for smoking such a "natural" hookah, but it is best to give preference to watermelon.
- If you are not experienced enough in cutting such a hookah, electrical tape or scotch tape will come to your aid, which will slightly help to correct the situation.
- When you grind the pulp to fill the watermelon, add some ice to the blender - a healthy secret for a delicious hookah
hookah made from real watermelon - a delicious and luxurious treat for hookah lovers Video: " How to cut a watermelon correctly - 4 ways "
Watermelon is a berry, the pulp of which contains such useful substances as glucose, sucrose and a little fructose. Watermelon is grown in ninety-eight countries around the world. Usually it is eaten only fresh and in the hot season, as this berry is a good thirst quencher.
Watermelon serving
Many of us wondered how to cut a watermelon properly? We will try to briefly highlight the answer to this question in this article. There are many ways to serve and cut a watermelon, it all depends on the event at which this berry will be used.
How watermelon is cut in different countries
How to cut a watermelon correctly? Let's find out how it is done in Moldova. Before using this berry, be sure to wash it. In the future, everything is simple: we cut the watermelon in half into two equal halves. Next, take one half of our berry and divide it into slices. The watermelon is cut and you can start your meal. And this is where the problem arises. The fact is that the slices are too large, and when biting, the whole face gets dirty with juice, which will have to be wiped off with napkins or simply washed off with water.
How to cut a watermelon correctly is well known in Ukraine. This method is even easier than the first. Cut off the round layers of the watermelon, followed by cutting these circles into sectors. One circle is usually cut into four sectors. Each sector fits easily into the oral cavity.
How to cut a watermelon "Caucasian style"? It is divided into four quarters. Take each quarter of the watermelon separately. Separate the pulp from the rind with a knife and cut it into even slices right in the watermelon crust. This method of cutting is also convenient in that if you take such a watermelon with you to nature, you do not need any additional dishes to decorate it. The pulp will adhere perfectly in its own skin.
How to serve watermelon? Let's show you one of the ways that bartenders of the leading restaurants in our country use. This method is used at parties and weddings. In this case, we need a very sharp knife. Cut off the tops of the watermelon - the so-called lids. Next, we put the fruit upright and peel it off. Divide the peeled berry into two equal parts and cut each half into equal slices.
Secret from the chef
How to cut a beautifully watermelon, probably, absolutely everyone would like to know, not only in our country, but all over the world. Many people know how to do this with an ordinary sharp knife. Cooks use the Carving master class set (a set of knives for cutting out figures from vegetables and fruits). You can make everything from swans to castles with this set. There are many ways to serve watermelon. Let's consider the most common ones.
How to cut a watermelon beautifully? Photos and small descriptions to them will help you cope with this without difficulty.
The first method is the "Basket"
For this option, you will need an ice cream spoon and a sharp knife. Cut the watermelon from the center into two equal halves. Using an ice cream spoon, we make beautiful even balls from the pulp of our berry. You will need all the watermelon pulp. From the remaining crust we make something like a basket. After we have cut out the basket from the rind, you fill it with the balls cut out earlier. Everything is easy and simple enough. In addition to balls, such baskets can be filled with triangles or cubes of pulp - as you like.
You can also make a hedgehog from a watermelon, the technology is the same as that of a basket, only you turn the rind over, and cut the pulp into cubes. They need to be pricked with toothpicks or skewers, and as a result, you get a prickly, but harmless hedgehog. On the thorns, you can prick not only the pulp of a watermelon, but also other berries and fruits.
The second way - "Watermelon ice cream"
The recipe is very simple. The watermelon is peeled from the green dense rind and cut into even triangles. Next, our slices are pierced with ice cream sticks and served, usually to children. Most often, "watermelon ice cream" is poured with melted chocolate on top and sprinkled with nuts, then put in the freezer for fifteen to twenty minutes.
The third way - "Hot Red Guard"
The secret of the name lies not only in the interesting method of preparation, but also in the color of the berry itself. The watermelon has a green rind combined with red pulp, which is similar in color to a soldier's uniform. And the "hot Red Guard" is being prepared as follows. The watermelon is cut into equal slices, preferably in a triangular shape, sprinkled with spices and coated with honey. Then the slices are grilled for a few minutes, after which the slices are removed from the heat and placed in the refrigerator until completely cooled.
Watermelon in Carving master class technique
This method should be given special attention, since carving on fruits and vegetables is an ancient tradition, but it has come down to us quite recently and has taken a fairly firm position. But in fact, those masterpieces that are obtained in the hands of a master deserve deep respect. Sculptures carved from watermelon and other fruits can be used to decorate any celebration. They invariably attract people's attention, and their silhouettes are remembered for a long time, making the celebration truly unforgettable. You can endlessly carve sculptures out of watermelon. Its rind is easy to cut, and the craftsman can make intricate designs effortlessly. The fruit combines colors such as red, white and green, which ultimately add contrast to the sculpture. This activity will appeal not only to you, but also to your children, as it brings together and perfectly develops the imagination.
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