Peeling oranges isn't really that hard and just takes a little bit of guidance and practice. In fact, after you finish reading this article, you will know some of the most popular methods of peeling oranges!
Step
Method 1 of 3: Using Hands
Step 1. Choose a good orange
The ripeness of the oranges you choose will have a lot to do with how easy they are to peel. When choosing the perfect orange for peeling, look for oranges with a bright orange color, which are fairly firm in texture and heavy for their size.
- Try to avoid fruit that is old with wrinkled or bruised skin, as it will be more difficult to peel and the orange will not taste good.
- Oranges that are still slightly green or pale orange in color may be slightly unripe and will be more difficult to peel because the skin is still firmly attached to the fruit.
Step 2. Roll the oranges
This step is optional, doesn't have to be done, but some people say that rolling an orange before peeling it will loosen the skin and also make it more juicy or juicy! To roll the oranges, place the oranges on a flat surface and place one hand (with your palm open facing up). Apply gentle pressure and roll the orange for 10-15 seconds. Don't press the oranges too hard because you don't want to squeeze them!
Step 3. Holding the orange in one hand, prick the orange peel with your thumb nail
Try to make the stitch near the top or bottom of the orange, not the side. This is because the skin on the side of the orange is thinner and sticks more tightly to the fruit. The looser and thicker the top of the orange, the easier it will be to peel and the less likely the flesh will break.
- Some people suggest using your four-finger nail to make the initial puncture, but that's more difficult and awkward and will leave too much skin under your nail!
- Allowing your thumb nail to grow a little longer than the other fingernails will also make it easier for you to peel the oranges.
Step 4. Run your thumb under the orange peel to peel it
Tuck your thumb nail under the orange peel until you get into the skin. Try not to puncture the fruit, the oranges will crack and make the juices come out and make your hands sticky!
Hold the orange on the plate in case you accidentally puncture the fruit. This will make it easier to clean after you're done peeling the oranges rather than letting them drip onto the floor or elsewhere. You can also use a tissue
Step 5. Start gently tearing the skin
The larger the orange peel you can tear, the faster you will peel all of the peel. You peel from top to bottom or around the sides. It's up to you which one is easier.
Step 6. Peel another part of the skin again, starting from the edge of the orange peel
This will be a lot easier now that you've removed some of the skin.
Once you get really good at peeling oranges, you may be able to peel oranges one sheet at a time, rather than by slices. This can be done by tearing the skin in a circular direction around the orange, until you have a peeled orange in one hand and the peel in a spiral in the other
Step 7. Continue until all the orange peel is peeled off
Step 8. Remove the orange peel or compost it
Step 9. Enjoy your oranges
Method 2 of 3: Using a Knife
Step 1. Take a sharp knife
It doesn't need to be too big, the important thing is to have a pointed tip.
Step 2. Insert the sharp end of the knife into the top of the orange peel
Make a cut at the top of the orange to begin peeling, then proceed to twist the orange in your hand while using a knife to cut the peel in one continuous motion.
Step 3. Continue peeling the oranges in a circular motion
The knife should be facing you as you peel the skin in a steady, controlled motion, and slightly back and forth like a sawing motion. The orange peel should come off in a continuous spiral, and 1 piece, unbroken, about 2.5 cm wide. Don't worry if some of the fruit gets chipped with the skin, you'll be able to peel it better with practice.
Step 4. Alternatively, you can use a knife to make vertical cuts on the orange peel
After that, it will be easier for you to peel the oranges with your fingers. Make sure you don't cut too deep or you'll cut the fruit and splash the lime juice all over the place!
Method 3 of 3: Using a Spoon
Step 1. Roll the oranges
Using your palms, roll the orange on a flat surface for about 10 seconds to help loosen the peel.
Step 2. Make the cut
Use a sharp knife to make a 2.5 – 3.8 cm vertical cut into the side of the orange peel. Try to cut through to the opposite side of the skin (inside), but avoid cutting through the citrus fruit.
Step 3. Insert the spoon
Put a small spoon under the orange peel you cut earlier. Move the spoon around the citrus fruit to loosen and tear the peel.
