How to peel like a professional!
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00:00 When cutting like this, make sure to get their best side, all of them.
00:05 Hands up, people! Who's in the mood for some calamari?
00:09 And it's really not that hard to clean, just need to know what to take out.
00:14 Whether you pull it out, peel it off, or just make a little squeeze.
00:19 The next step should probably be cutting them up into those bite-sized rings.
00:24 Who knew the best deboning device was, well, a regular fork?
00:30 The first step at slicing up this fish is simple, make a cut at the end.
00:35 And you just have to peel away. Look at those bones!
00:39 Let's move on to produce for now. The best part about cutting up peppers
00:44 is that they already come in three parts, making it easier to divide.
00:51 On second thought, we're not done with fish.
00:56 This trick requires the use of chopsticks. Stick them inside the fish's mouth.
01:01 And you can pull out all the stuff you probably don't want to eat anyway.
01:05 This coconut is going places, and that includes going down.
01:10 Like many good hacks, peeling this coconut requires some fire.
01:15 It's easier to peel and it practically roasts perfectly inside the shell.
01:20 Mmm, ripe avocados already come prepared with a secret power.
01:26 Remove the top and you can spread out that good green stuff like a condiment.
01:30 Garlic, the bane of vampires, also benefits from a brief steak to the heart.
01:39 Just keep cutting that red onion in half and soon the peels just come off for you.
01:45 Don't stick your finger inside the fruit, just slice around the circumference.
01:53 And the two halves of the peel come off just like that. Now enjoy that fruit.
01:57 Speaking of fruit, what are we, making a fruit salad?
02:01 Then again, we established a little heat can do a lot of wonders.
02:07 Pretty soon, this tomato's gonna wish it put on its sunscreen.
02:11 See, what a transformation. The peel, well, you know the rest.
02:17 If it's easier to break a fruit than to peel it, it's a sign to do it first.
02:23 You'd be surprised how many things can be peeled with a cup.
02:26 Onions, like ogres, are known for their many layers, so it makes sense.
02:31 There's more than one way to peel them. Shake 'em up!
02:36 Ditch the nutcracker, you wanna get these nuts out of their shell?
02:41 Just add some water, you can see the results for yourself.
02:46 Just wait a minute, you can't just peel it off.
02:51 Just waiting to burst out.
02:53 A colander really helps pull off that unnecessary excess for you.
02:57 It works whether you need the leaves or the stems.
03:03 Garlic doesn't have to be a lot of work, as with all good chef's secrets.
03:09 The trick is to just stick them in the microwave, and they're done.
03:18 I thought we just did this one. Oh, this one's different, we just shake it up.
03:22 This should sure save us a bundle on the water bill. We've used water and fire.
03:30 So why not use the power of air? Bring on the vacuum after sealing it shut.
03:36 Just need some lemon juice? All it takes is slicing the edges.
03:45 And give it a little squeeze. Bring on the lemonade.
03:48 Who knew what works for cheese could work for fish, too?
03:53 Now there's no excuse not to enjoy a nice toasty tuna melt.
03:59 Sometimes you just need the right touch to open things up.
04:04 Who would have guessed something so fresh-looking would be found in something so aged?
04:12 This is probably the only time breaking some bones is a good thing.
04:15 They come right out, and it's time to make tenders.
04:18 This makes sense. Fish and water just seem to go hand in hand.
04:26 Well, not usually in this way.
04:29 Sometimes a peel can be a very useful item. Let's look at this.
04:39 This peel brings everything together, which, come to think of it, is what a peel normally does, but it makes cutting things up a lot quicker.
04:48 Forks, they're not just for removing bones, or as a utensil.
04:52 They're great for taking raw shrimps out of their shells, too.
04:56 Wow, this thing kind of looks like an old-timey washing board.
05:02 But it's really just a device that helps you slice up lunch meat.
05:07 When it comes to pineapple, people just want to get to the good stuff.
05:11 Just cut off the top and insert a can inside that nice fleshy fruit.
05:16 I wonder if this is how they make pineapple in a can.
05:20 Either way, it's a good way to make pineapple rings.
05:25 Time for another visit from our friend, the gas burner.
05:31 We're getting a little more intense since the last time we saw this.
05:36 Just wipe the ashes off and it rises like a phoenix.
05:39 Pitting a cherry isn't as big of a deal if you have a base.
05:44 Like an old soda bottle, possibly one for cherry-flavored soda.
05:49 Mmm, corn. Who knew forks could work on the other side, too?
05:53 Push an avocado half through the rack. The peel stays on the top, and it's already sliced up.
06:03 Not only does our cut method take care of those pesky peels, it holds the fruit for you.
06:07 Does all this orange really need is a healthy injection?
06:14 A taste of its own medicine? Actually, no, it doesn't work at all.
06:19 In the mood for kiwi? Just cut it in half before peeling.
06:25 And you can scoop things out with a whisk, like from a mixer.
06:30 As you might have guessed, rolling off the shell only works with a hard-boiled egg.
06:34 To anyone who fears the age-old chore of peeling potatoes, slice through the middle and boil.
06:42 And no, this isn't a recipe that uses peels. They come off.
06:48 There are different ways to open a banana. Do what the monkeys do.
06:55 Peel the banana off the end, not the stem. Everything comes off cleaner.
06:59 Here's another pineapple trick. You can break it off bit by bit, by the needle.
07:04 See? OK, you probably get the picture. Remember our trick with the potato?
07:10 Well, it also works for peaches.
07:12 Except it seems to require a few more slices, and after blanching it,
07:20 toss it into some ice water. Also makes it easier to touch.
07:23 See what I told you? And the peel comes off like that.
07:27 And the fruit inside is ready to eat. Enjoy!
07:32 Wow, this is a huge piece of fruit. It's like all your daily servings in one.
07:38 Carve off the top and make multiple long cuts along the side.
07:45 You can use a spoon to help put some distance in
07:48 between the peel and the core of the fruit. And when it's done,
07:53 you can open it up like a flower. As for cutting the fruit,
07:58 all it takes is some nice, strong string or floss to cut things open.
08:04 And the fruit is ready for eating, just like that.
08:07 How about a piece of juicy mango, sliced into small pieces,
08:12 just like that. How about a piece of juicy mango, sliced around the rim to start.
08:16 Break in half and carve out the middle on the larger half.
08:23 Take a spoon and scoop out whatever else you need.
08:27 When slicing up salmon, open up the flesh in between
08:33 the cuts and lay them on their sides. When opened up,
08:40 it also makes the perfect place to put any filling.
08:42 I wonder if this is red or white dragon fruit. We'll have our answer soon.
08:48 Open it and make some square cuts. Then, the fun part, squeeze!
08:54 You know, for some fruits, the peel is kind of a natural container.
08:58 See, all you need to enjoy this kiwi is a straw. Drink up!
09:07 Fall must be in the air. We're dealing with pumpkins now.
09:10 Cut it, clean it, cook it, and you'll see how easy it is to peel.
09:13 That's nice and all, but what are we going to use for jack-o'-lanterns now?
09:18 Like corn, but not on the cobs? Put the kernel on a kebab and pull off.
09:24 After all these years, all the struggles,
09:27 who knew all we really needed to open an orange was just a big spoon?
09:31 And it seems, garlic also falls into the whole "slice first and the peel comes right off" category too.
09:43 Do you think we can remove a tomato peel like this?
09:49 Just a few rubs with a stick and then a final poke?
09:52 Well, I guess not. Can't all be winners.
09:59 Back to pineapples. There's just so many fun ways to cut them up.
10:02 Just cut them in half and again, which technically makes it a quarter.
10:08 Make a cut inside the top and, wow, you can actually push the rest out.
10:14 Now it's time to cut up the fruit and, oh, put it back inside for serving.
10:19 It's almost like you made a little basket out of the shell. Wow!
10:25 Of course, the fruit most famous for being a pain to peel is the orange.
10:29 But all you really need to do is make a few cuts on the top, bottom, and middle,
10:34 and all the little chunks are ready for you.
10:37 Sticking things in a freezer is also said to make them easy to peel.
10:41 Considering the hammer, it being easy seems to be exaggerated.
10:48 Can a toothpick help us break into the fruit goodness?
10:53 Oh, not really. Well, at least it made a dent. Try a banana.
10:57 Wow, talk about your fruit.
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