Watermelon

An art of Selecting and Cutting Water Melon

Melons are a mystery , as it is difficult to know how ripe the interior is, by inspecting the outside. Look for a firm, symmetrical watermelon free from bruises, cuts or dents. Lift it up. The watermelon should be heavy for its size. Watermelon is 92% water . Turn it over. The underside of the watermelon should have a creamy yellow spot showing where it sat on the ground and ripened in the sun. The weight of the Water Melon which I have bought is around 4.5 kg. Never be in a hurry to pick up the fruit , when there is a crowd.

First step is to select a good water melon , as lot of efforts are spent on cutting.	Always use a good quality stainless steel knives for cutting . Keep your hand study & firm while cutting .	Cut uniform slices around 20 mm / ¾ Inches . This is a test for your skill.  Be patient and take your time.	Organise each slice over a dining plate and make 6 sectors scrolling with the knife.	Remove each slice and de-seed using tooth picks or the single toothed stainless steel knife and place it back in the same place.
The ends are small and so cut thinner slices . Use some of the cookie cutters and make a few shapes without wasting much.	Cut out the small left out pieces with the toothed knife and de-seed  the cut pieces , using tooth picks. Again Key is patience.	Make cuts as you feel into small pieces and retaining the outer shape. Do not remove any of the pieces .	The moment to relax and enjoy your product. Do not tell anything to the guests. Let them speak out.	.
Rangarajan Ramaswamy	Bangalore	21.06.2013	Inspiration from Krutika	About the Author

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Rangarajan Ramaswamy Bangalore 21.06.2013