How do you peel a pomelo? A few tips for choosing one

  Now it's pomelo season again. Pomelo can help the body cool down internal heat, so many people love eating it in autumn and winter. The pomelo rind is thick, making it hard to peel or easy to damage the flesh inside, so what is the correct way to peel a pomelo?

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  How to peel a pomelo

  Tools to prepare: one iron spoon

  1: Put the pomelo on the table and roll it around to loosen the rind.

  2: Use the spoon to cut all the way around the pomelo's "waist" (if your spoon really can't cut through it, preparing a knife is also fine).

  3: Use the spoon to widen the gap a bit, loosening the pomelo from its rind.

  4: Pull the pomelo apart along the gap.

  5: Lift off the top lid, then use the spoon to loosen the lower half of the pomelo.

  6: The whole pomelo can then be taken out.

  If you want a pomelo to be easy to peel, you can't skip paying attention when choosing one. Choosing a pomelo is also delicate work, and you should select from several aspects. Below we introduce how to choose a pomelo.

  How to choose a pomelo

  1. Look at how smooth the pomelo's skin is; if the pomelo's skin is rough or too yellow, it is generally because it grew poorly or has been stored for a long time. A pomelo with smooth skin and a pale yellow or orange-yellow color is well ripened, with lots of juice and sweet flavor.

  2. Look at the thickness of the pomelo's skin; cut the pomelo skin open with a knife, or press it lightly with your hand beforehand. Generally, a tasty pomelo has relatively thin skin.

  3. Look at the pomelo's weight; for pomelos of the same size, the heavier one means the flesh contains more water and also tastes better.

  4. Look at the pomelo's shape; a pomelo that is pointed on top and wide at the bottom tastes better. If the neck on top is relatively long, it means less flesh and more skin. It is best to choose a pomelo with a short neck, a flat round shape, and a flat bottom.