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An
art of Selecting and Cutting Water Melon
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Melons are
a mystery , as it is difficult to know how ripe the interior is, by
inspecting the outside. Look for a firm, symmetrical watermelon free from
bruises, cuts or dents. Lift it up.
The watermelon should be heavy for its size. Watermelon is 92% water . Turn it over. The
underside of the watermelon should have a creamy yellow spot showing where it
sat on the ground and ripened in the sun. The weight of the Water Melon which
I have bought is around 4.5 kg. Never be in a hurry to pick up the fruit ,
when there is a crowd.
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First step is to select a good water melon , as lot of
efforts are spent on cutting.
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Always use a good quality stainless steel knives for
cutting . Keep your hand study & firm while cutting .
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Cut uniform slices around 20 mm / ¾ Inches . This is a
test for your skill. Be patient and take
your time.
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Organise each slice over a dining plate and make 6
sectors scrolling with the knife.
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Remove each slice and de-seed using tooth picks or the single toothed stainless steel knife and place it back in the same place.
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The ends are small and so cut thinner slices . Use
some of the cookie cutters and make a few shapes without wasting much.
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Cut out the small left out pieces with the toothed
knife and de-seed the cut pieces , using
tooth picks. Again Key is patience.
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Make cuts as you feel into small pieces and retaining
the outer shape. Do not remove any of the pieces .
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The moment to relax and enjoy your product. Do not
tell anything to the guests. Let them speak out.
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Rangarajan Ramaswamy
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Bangalore
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21.06.2013
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Inspiration from Krutika
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Rangarajan Ramaswamy Bangalore 21.06.2013
