My childhood memory of eating a pomegranate is being dresses in an ratty, old outfit and digging out the red, juicy seeds with my fingers that would then be stained as evidence of my snack! Since then, the health benefits of pomegranates have been touted in the news and high priced pomegranate products have filled the shelves in grocery stores. A week ago, one of my students was nibbling on pomegranate seeds. I asked where she bought them and she told me she just bought a pomegranate and picking out the seeds. OK - maybe you all know how to extract the yummy seeds without covering yourself in permanent staining juices, but I didn't have a clue! K shared the secret with me and now I share it with you! You're welcome!
The key it to peel them submerged in water! Fill a large bowl with water. Put in your pomegranate and cut it in half under the water. If you cut open a seed, the juice is just dispersed into the water and doesn't stain your clothes or hands! Use your fingers to pick out the seeds (keeping your pomegranate submerged) and discard the peel. The seeds sink to the bottom and extra peel floats on the top and can be easily skimmed off!
1 comment:
Genius! Thanks for sharing!!
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