Cantaloupe or commonly called melon has a greenish skin and orange flesh. This fruit is rich in vitamins A, B, C, and K, and contains potassium, magnesium, and fiber. Melons are not difficult to cut or eat, but you should remove the seeds before eating them. You can eat this melon in various ways, namely eating it straight after it is peeled and cut into cubes, enjoyed as a smoothie, soup, or added to other foods.
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Method 1 of 3: Melon Cut Triangles
Step 1. Wash and rub the melon
Place the melon under running water and use a special brush to wash the vegetables scrubbing the entire surface. Since melons grow in soil, they are likely to carry pathogenic bacteria commonly found in foods, such as salmonella, so washing them is very important.
Fruit or vegetables do not need or are not recommended to be washed with soap or detergent
Use clean water and scrub thoroughly to remove soil and pathogenic bacteria from the melon.
Step 2. Cut the melon in half
Place the melon on a cutting board or hard flat surface. Hold the melon so it doesn't move and carefully cut it in half with a sharp knife. Melon does not need to be peeled before cutting.
The skin of the melon is not edible, but if you cut the melon into triangles that are comfortable to hold, you can enjoy the fruit without peeling it first
Step 3. Remove the seeds
Place the sliced melon so that the cut side is facing up. Use a spoon to scrape the melon seeds from the center of each piece of melon. Be careful when dredging the seeds so that the flesh is not wasted because that is where the flesh of the melon has the most water and is very sweet.
Throw the melon seeds into the composter or the trash after being picked up. You can also wash them and then roast them like pumpkin seeds to make a delicious and nutritious snack.
Step 4. Cut the halved melon into triangles
Turn the halved melon so that the cut side is on the cutting board. Cut each melon in half again so that it becomes a triangular quarter. Again carefully cut each piece in half (lengthwise) so that it becomes eight small pieces.
If it's for a snack or for a large group of people, cut each piece in half again for a total of 16 triangular pieces
Step 5. Serve the melon pieces still with the skin on
After the melon is cut into triangles, you can serve it to enjoy as a snack in a size that is comfortable to hold. To enjoy a melon like this, hold the slice by the skin and eat the flesh by biting into it. Do not eat greenish flesh near the skin.
Remove the melon skin when the orange flesh is gone
Method 2 of 3: Cut Melon into Squares
Step 1. Rub the melon
Rinse the melon under running water and scrub it thoroughly with a vegetable brush. This method can remove soil and pathogenic bacteria from the skin of the fruit, thereby preventing foodborne diseases.
Step 2. Cut the melon at the top and bottom
Lay the melons on the cutting board. Hold the melon so it doesn't move and cut about 1.5 cm at the top and bottom to remove any traces of the stem. This will give you a flat section so the melon will stand up well, and you'll be able to peel it more easily.
Step 3. Peel the melon skin
Turn the melon over and stand on the flat side you just cut. With a sharp knife, slice from top to bottom to remove the skin of the melon, following the round contour of the fruit. Twist the melon and continue peeling until all the skin is gone. Then rotate it again and remove the remaining green part.
When you peel the melon and the green part of the melon, try not to peel the orange flesh
Step 4. Remove the seeds
Once the skin and green parts are removed from the melon, cut the melon in half in the middle. Place the cut side up on a flat surface. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds, which are located in the center of the fruit, but the orange flesh and sweet taste and a lot of water are not wasted.
The seeds can be put in a composter or cleaned and then roasted like roasted pumpkin seeds
Step 5. Cut the melon into squares
Turn the melon so that the cut side is facing down on the cutting board. Cut each piece of melon to 2.5 cm. Then slice the strips 2.5 cm wide so that they form into squares.
Once the melon is diced, you can eat it directly with your hands or with a fork, make another dish, or add it to your favorite dish
Step 6. Save the rest
Transfer the remaining diced melon to an airtight container. Put it in the refrigerator so the melon can last up to three days. For longer storage, place the melon in the freezer and the fruit will keep for up to a year.
Method 3 of 3: Enjoying Melon
Step 1. Eat melon directly or with other fruit
Melon is a delicious, sweet and juicy fruit that you can enjoy in triangular or square pieces. You can also cut the melon into squares and add it to cocktails with another favorite fruit. You can combine melon with any other fruit you like, and some other common fruits for example:
- Blueberries, strawberries and blackberries
- Banana
- Pineapple and mango
- Cantaloupe and watermelon
- Peach
- Kiwi
Step 2. Add it as a lettuce mixture
Melon can be eaten with lettuce vegetables and goes well with a variety of vegetables and leaf lettuce. You can also add melon to your favorite lettuce, or make lettuce with a melon blend:
- Melon cut into squares
- Cucumber slices
- Diced red onion
- Roasted sesame
- A few drops of olive oil and rice vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Step 3. Blend the melon into the smoothie
Because melons are very juicy, they are perfect for making smoothies. Put the melon that has been cut into squares in a blender with other fruit and then mash it with a blender to make a delicious drink. For a refreshing summer smoothie, add a few cubes of ice. For a great smoothie for breakfast, add:
- Milk, non-dairy milk, or yogurt
- Nuts
- Hemp seeds or other grains
- Protein powder
Step 4. Try making melon soup
Melon fruit soup is a fruit soup that is perfect as an appetizer on a hot summer evening, as it is usually served cold. Prepare melons in bulk and then take them to picnics, barbecues and group meals.
Step 5. Make salsa
You've probably tried tomato salsa, and maybe you've dipped chips in pineapple or mango salsa, but you can also make delicious salsa with melon. This salsa is a delicious dipping sauce or dip that goes well with:
- Tacos
- Burgers
- Hot dog
- Nacho
- Fish
Tips
- Ripe melons have a sweet aroma and creamy skin. The fruit should also feel heavy, and the tips of the stems will bulge slightly when you press gently with your thumb.
- When choosing melons, choose fruit that is firm, and avoid fruit that is mushy, too green, bruised, or black-spotted.
