Step 1

Cut the sides off the mango, working around the pit in the center.

Step 2

Set a mango half upright along the rim of a pint glass and align right where the peel meets the skin. Slide it down to separate the peel from the mango flesh.

Step 3

You can use the peeled mango half for smoothies, or you can dice the peeled mango into cubes.

Step 4

Use a knife to score cubes into one of the mango halves, carefully going all the way down to the peel but not through it.

Step 5

Invert the mango so the cubes separate out a bit.

Step 6

Use a small paring knife to cut each cube off the mango peel.

Step 7

Cut along the sides of the mango that are left after taking the large halves off, being careful to avoid the pit.

Step 8

Use a paring knife to separate the peel from the flesh, holding it flat on the cutting board.

Step 9

Slice the strips of mango into cubes.