How can jackfruit peel easily

The key to peeling jackfruit is to soften the peel and decompose the mucus. Knife cutting heating or refrigeration can be used to reduce the difficulty of operation.

1. Knife cutting heating method

Place the uncut jackfruit horizontally on the chopping board, use a kitchen knife to cut the skin longitudinally to the pulp layer, and pay attention to avoiding the central hard core. After cutting, place it in the sun to air dry or blow the incision area with a hot air blower. High temperature can cause the white mucus to solidify into a gel like substance, reducing the problem of sticky hands. After the skin shrinks slightly, wear rubber gloves and tear along the incision. The mucus will adhere to the gloves rather than the skin.

2. Cold storage method

Place the complete jackfruit in the refrigerator cold storage layer and let it stand. Low temperature will relax the pectin structure at the junction of pulp and peel. After taking it out, insert chopsticks into the fruit stem and rotate them to pry it open, allowing the fruit petals to naturally separate. This method is suitable for fruits with high maturity. After refrigeration, the viscosity of the mucus decreases and the flesh can be completely peeled off. However, it should be noted that the refrigeration time should not be too long to avoid affecting the flavor.

3. Vegetable oil assistance

Apply a small amount of cooking oil to the palm and knife, which can form a barrier layer to prevent mucus from directly contacting the skin. When processing, first use the tip of a knife to draw a grid like shallow mark on the fruit skin, hold both sides of the scratch with both hands and spread it outward. Plant oil can reduce the adhesion rate of mucus. This method requires washing the tool with running water to avoid slipping caused by oil residue.

4. Salt water immersion

Dip the cut jackfruit block into light salt water, and sodium ion can destroy the structure of mucus protein. After soaking, the mucus will form a flocculent precipitate, which can be removed by rinsing with running water. This method is particularly suitable for handling peeled but sticky fruit pulp. The soaking time should be controlled within a few minutes, as prolonged soaking may cause the pulp to absorb water and affect the taste.

5. Maturity judgment

Select mature jackfruit with golden skin, elastic compression and strong aroma. Immature fruits have strong secretion of mucus and tough skin, and can be placed next to rice jars or apples for ripening. The appearance of cracks at the fruit stem indicates sufficient sugar conversion, and at this time, the flesh and core are easily separated, significantly reducing the resistance to peeling.

Before handling jackfruit, it is recommended to wear an apron and spread oil paper on the console. After mucus stains clothes, it can be washed with baking soda water. The peeled flesh can be stored in a sealed refrigerator for several days, and after washing the core, it can be cooked or baked. If the skin accidentally comes into contact with mucus and itches, immediately wash it with soapy water and apply aloe vera gel to relieve it. When purchasing during the mature season, you can ask the merchant to peel it off on your behalf. When handling at home, metal tools are preferred as plastic tools are prone to corrosion by mucus.