How To Peel And Section Citrus Fruits
This method works for any citrus fruits, from a petite lime to a giant grapfruit. First, slice the polar ends so the fruit will stand steadily. Then, using a small, sharp knife, work in a zigzag motion from top to bottom to remove strips of peel, pith, and other membrane to expose the pulp. (You’ll have to angle your knife at the top and bottom.) Continue working your way around the fruit until it’s entirely peeled.
Next, hold the peeled fruit firmly in your hand over a bowl. Notice the membranes that seperate the sections; they lool like white lines. Slide your knife flush against the membranes, surrounding each section of fruit, working in a V pattern; when the cuts meet at the bottom of the V, the section will slide into the bowl. Repeat with the sections that are left. When you’re done, squeeze any remaning juice into the bowl.
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Earthly Eating Recipe:
Winter Citrus Salad:
Serves 6
2 red-fleshed grapfruits (such as Marsh Ruby, Rio Star, or Star Ruby)
3 blood oranges
3 naval oranges
4 satsuma tangerines, clementines, or other mandarins
1/3 cup sugar or 2 1/2 tsp. powdered stevia
3 large kumquats, sliced
1 star fruit, thinly sliced
Seeds of 1/4 pomegranate
2 kiwi fruits, peeled and sliced
Mint sprigs for garnish
1. Using a citrus zester, remove several strans of zest from a grapefruit, blood orange, naval orange, and mandarin; set the zest aside.
2. Peel the grapfruits, oranges, and madarins; section the fruits over a serving bowl, remiving all traces of pulpy membranes and reserving it in a seperate bowl. When you’ve removed all the sections, wring out the remaining membrane wth your hands to extract about 1 cup of juice; discard any remaining pulp and seeds.
3. In a medium saucepan, combine the juice with the sugar or stevia. Bring to a boil; add citrus zest, kumquats, and star fruit. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Cool, then pur over the citrus sections. Top with pomegranate seeds; cover and chill until ready to serve. Just before serving, add kiwi and garnish with mint.
Happy Eating!
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