You’ll see how much more pineapple you end up with than if you’d cut it to this level all the way around. Step 5: Cut shallow V’s along the pineappleĪs in the photo, cut shallow V-shaped channels through the eyes, along the line that they lie. Do this all the way around the fruit. They will be on a diagonal, spiralling across the fruit. Turn the pineapple on to its side and study where the remaining ‘eyes’ lay. Remember the last time you did a rough job shaving? Do that. You don’t want it to end up completely naked but to retain its pointy nubs – this means more pineapple for you, less for the compost. Try your best to only cut off the outer skin (the sharper your knife, the easier this is). This is not necessary if you’re man enough to wield a machete, but the timid kitchen-knife user will find it’s much more stable with a flat bottom. Step 2: Cut off your pineapple’s top & bottom For extra-sharp slicing try an 8″ Global Chef’s Knife. In Thailand, machetes or massive cleavers are used to cut up pineapple – we’ll stick with a sharp knife. Plus, it’s the difference between your pineapple taking seconds, and being actual hard work. Got a really sharp knife? It’s dangerous to use dull knives for this. In just 6 steps, learn how to cut up pineapple ‘Thai-style’: quickly, properly and keeping all 10 fingers… Step 1: Get a sharp knife How to cut up pineapple (like a Thai ninja)

To me – I receive a small commission on any resulting purchases at no cost to the consumer. What does this mean? To you – business-as-usual, not a whole lot. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Consider it your first lesson in a happy transition from farang (foreigner) to totally Thai. Kind friends have taught us how to cut up a pineapple the Thai way (which means quickly, and keeping as much of the fruit as possible). Still, the fresh fruit comes with a few challenges. Why so necessary? Well, somewhere between the first and second sip of a Thai pineapple shake, a vow is made: “I will never eat canned pineapple again.” Much like a bad fake tan, the canned stuff is a waste of money and leaves a bad taste in your mouth.

Once you learn how to cut up pineapple the Thai way, you’ll never go back.

How to cut pineapple