Quick video: how to cube a mango the hedgehog way

Step-by-step guide: how to cube a mango the hedgehog way 

1. Use a sharp knife to slice the mango in half vertically, leaving two ‘cheeks’.

2. One cheek at a time, score the mango flesh three or four times horizontally; then three or four times vertically to create a checkerboard effect.

3. ‘Pop’ the mango out to create a hedgehog, and then gently slice off the pre-made cubes.

4. Why not use your newfound skill in the recipe below?

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FROZEN ORANGE AND MANGO SMOOTHIE

10 minutes + freezing, serves 4, easy

orange juice 600ml, chilled

bananas 2, peeled, cut into chunks and frozen for 1 hour

honey 4 tsp

step 1

Chill glasses in the freezer for 30 minutes. Put all the ingredients in a blender and whizz until smooth. Divide between 4 glasses and serve.