Separate Pomegranate Seeds
It is about time we crack the code and prove that eating a Pomegranate shouldn't be a hassle! Here are 3 ways to separate Pomegranate seeds!
Ingredients
- Pomegranate
Instructions
With Water
- Using a sharp knife, cut a shallow circle around the crown of the pomegranate to remove it.
- Make shallow vertical cuts to the skin of the pomegranate from top to bottom. The cuts could be 4-6, depending on the size of the fruit.
- Pry open the pomegranate gently using your fingers.
- Submerge the pieces in a bowl filled with cold water. Bend the rind backwards to release the seeds from the peel. You will notice that the white membrane will float to the surface.
- Drain the water using a colander and enjoy.
Give It a Smack!
- Cut off the crown with a sharp knife. Pay attention not to cut the seeds.
- Make shallow vertical cuts to the skin of the pomegranate from top to bottom. The cuts could be 4-6, depending on the size of the fruit.
- Pry open the pomegranate gently using your fingers.
- Place the pomegranate over a bowl; and using a tool with a heavy end (a wooden spoon would work too!) give the segments a good whack.
- Separate the white membrane from the seeds using your fingers; or add some water and remove the skin floating on the surface.
Another Kind of Smack!
- cut the Pomegranate in half.
- Place the pomegranate half in your hand (seeds-side-down) over a bowl, and hit the back firmly with a wooden spoon.
- Separate the white membrane from the seeds by hand or using water.
Notes
Tips for a Smooth Process
- When a pomegranate stain is just too stubborn, soak the fabric in boiling water and baking soda for a minimum of 15 minutes.
- If you notice white pith stuck to the pomegranate arils, soak them in cold water for a few minutes. The pith should float to the surface while the arils sink.
- Make sure you wash the pomegranate thoroughly before you de-seed it. When cutting into any unwashed vegetables, you will most likely transfer bacteria from the outer surface into the edible part.