How to prepare pomelo

How to prepare pomelo

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Devan Grimsrud

Devan Grimsrud

Food Editor at Kitchen Stories

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"Pomelo’s flavor is milder than that of a grapefruit, but fresh and zesty enough to really add to salad and dessert recipes. Don’t shy away from using it! Follow our simple steps to prepare it and you’ll soon see it’s far easier than it looks to enjoy pomelo. See our recipe suggestions below for inspiration."
Difficulty
Easy 👌

Ingredients

2Servings
2
pomelo

Utensils

cutting board, knife

Nutrition per serving

Cal100
Fat0 g
Protein2 g
Carb26 g
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  • Step 1/3

    • 2 pomelo
    • cutting board
    • knife

    Trim off the top and bottom, then score the skin lengthwise 8 times, cutting through the skin and pith, but not into the flesh.

  • Step 2/3

    Use your hands to remove the peel from each segment, then break the fruit in half vertically.

  • Step 3/3

    Remove any remaining pith, then break the pomelo into segments. From here, you can use the whole segments, cut them into small pieces or even separate the individual pieces of flesh. Enjoy!

  • Enjoy your meal!

    How to prepare pomelo
FAQ

Yes, pomelo can be juiced similarly to grapefruits! Just remove the peel and seeds before juicing.

Looking for pomelo recipe inspiration? Pomelos work well in bright, summery salads like this pink pomelo salad with kale and avocado. Or, enjoy them with fresh herbs and a sticky Asian marinade in this baked chicken wings with pomelo sauce recipe. And of course, the bitter-sweet citrus also works beautifully in desserts; try these pink pomelo tartlets.

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