How to Cut Dragon Fruit
Learn the easy process of how to cut dragon fruit. Similar to avocado, slice it in half, scoop out the center, and slice or scoop it for your favorite dragon fruit recipes. View the recipe post above for step-by-step photos of peeling, cutting, dicing, and scooping dragon fruit.
Servings: 1 dragon fruit
Equipment
- Sharp chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Spoon
- Large baking sheet optional for freezing dragon fruit
Ingredients
- 1 ripe dragon fruit pitaya (Note 1)
Instructions
- Place the dragon fruit on the cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut the dragon fruit in half lengthwise, starting at the smaller end of the dragon fruit to the bottom end where the stem is. The skin is thinner at the smaller end, allowing the knife to insert easier.
- To remove the flesh from the skin, either scoop it out with a spoon or peel the skin off. To scoop it out, slide the spoon inside the edge of the dragon fruit, removing it from its shell in one piece. Alternatively, score the skin slightly on the edge and use your fingers to peel the skin off the flesh.
- Place the flesh of the dragon fruit flat side down on the cutting board and cut it into 1-inch slices. Leave it in slices or turn it sideways and cut it into 1-inch cubes. You can also use a melon baller to scoop the flesh out of an unpeeled dragon fruit.
- Enjoy immediately as fresh dragon fruit or store in an airtight container for up to 2 days. To freeze it, lay the cut dragon fruit on a large baking sheet and flash-freeze for 30 minutes. Put frozen dragon fruit in your air-tight container and store it for up to six months.
Video
Notes
Note 1. Ripe Dragon Fruit. Ripe dragon fruit will give a little bit, similar to a ripe avocado. It will have a bright pink color all the way around and smooth skin and the “wings” (the pointy leafy parts) will have started to wither slightly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1dragon fruit | Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 3.5g | Sodium: 39mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 82g | Vitamin C: 6.4mg