Rarely a summer holiday is complete without seasonal fruits and berries. But they can be served in an original and unusual way. At the same time, super-skills and special skills are not always required. We bring to your attention options for cutting watermelon and melon for a festive table. The article contains both simple ideas for beginners and more complex options for professionals.
What to look for before slicing?
Regardless of the chosen method of serving, the main condition is fresh ripe fruit. It is important to choose it without signs of spoilage. Before use, you need to wash well, for a melon, you need to additionally remove the seeds.
Overripe fruits will not hold the slicing shape. For them, the most suitable option is balls (when there is a special device) or ordinary slices that need to be eaten with a spoon.
Remember to put a fork in for the portions when setting the table. If the slices are very small - 1-2 bites, then toothpicks and small plastic skewers will be more relevant.
The easiest way to make curly cuts is to use metal canapé cutters.
Simple slicing of watermelon and melon for the holiday table
The traditional cut is from top to bottom. The top and bottom of the fruit are cut (optional), then cut into longitudinal slices 2-3 cm thick.
If the pieces are made thicker, then a spoon will be needed when serving.
Also, the watermelon can be cut like a flower. To do this, cut out a rod-shaped cylinder from the cut top to the bottom with a special device. Cut the rest of the mass into longitudinal thin slices.
One of the simple cuts is made with a special watermelon knife. The fruit must be cut in half lengthwise. And cut the pulp with a special knife. As a result, neat slices of the same thickness are obtained.
Regular watermelon and melon cubes can be cut with a sharp knife. This is a fairly simple way of slicing, and if you put toothpicks or special plastic skewers next to it, then it will be quite convenient for guests to eat watermelon and melon.
Ordinary slices look original, cut not in even pieces, but corrugated:
How beautiful to cut watermelon and melon for children
Nothing improves the appetite of children like a beautiful presentation of dishes. We offer you some interesting options for seasonal fruits.
Ice lolly:
Birdie:
Hearts:
Asterisks:
Balloons:
Ships:
Hedgehog with portions:
On themed holidays, a watermelon shark will look great:
Slicing watermelon and melon for a banquet in a restaurant
Professionals can not only cut the fruit, but also turn it into a work of art. Cutting out beautiful paintings on a watermelon or melon, which are then simply divided into portioned pieces, will come in handy here.
If such pictures still seem extremely complex, then you can start with simpler compositions. For example, these are butterflies:
Melon flowers can be made with carving tools:
Fruit and berry set is often served. At the same time, it can be issued in different ways. For example, a basket is cut out of a watermelon and filled with watermelon balls and other fruits and berries:
Fruit slices from portioned curly pieces look spectacular:
Delicious canapes can be made from seasonal berries:
Video selection on the topic
To make it clearer how to make a beautiful cut, watch the video below. There, methods of cutting sweet fruits are clearly and clearly explained and shown.
3 easy ways to slice and serve watermelon:
Melon slicing:
Watermelon basket:
Melon basket:
Slicing watermelon and melon is shown in detail in the following video:
Whichever method you choose, success still depends on the quality of the fruit itself. Otherwise, we recommend purchasing the simplest carving tools or special tools for cutting watermelon and melon. Although you can handle it with an ordinary knife. Happy holiday and beautiful cuts!
