Kitchen Hacks: From Removing Coconut Kernel to Cutting Jackfruit, Make These Tasks Easy

Balasahana Suresh
Working in the kitchen can sometimes feel time-consuming or tricky, especially when handling tough fruits and vegetables. With the right hacks, tasks like removing coconut kernels or cutting jackfruit become safe, quick, and stress-free. Here’s a collection of easy kitchen tricks you can start using today.

1. Removing Coconut Kernel Easily

  • Step 1: Crack the coconut carefully using a hammer or back of a heavy knife.
  • Step 2: Pour hot water over the broken coconut pieces and let it sit for 5–10 minutes.
  • Step 3: Use a knife or spoon to pry the white coconut kernel out easily.
  • Step 4 (Optional): Peel off the thin brown skin using a vegetable peeler.
Tip: Soaking in hot water makes the kernel softer and easier to remove without breaking it into tiny pieces.

2. Cutting Jackfruit Without the Sticky Mess

  • Step 1: Wear gloves or apply a thin layer of oil on your hands and knife to prevent stickiness.
  • Step 2: Cut the jackfruit into halves and then sections.
  • Step 3: Remove the central core and pull out the pods containing seeds.
  • Step 4: Peel off the sticky white latex using cooking oil on a cloth or knife.
Tip: A well-oiled knife prevents jackfruit latex from sticking, making the process faster and cleaner.

3. Peeling ginger Quickly

  • Use a spoon instead of a knife to scrape off the ginger skin.
  • It’s safer, faster, and reduces wastage.
4. Peeling garlic in Seconds

  • Place garlic cloves in a metal bowl, cover with another bowl, and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds.
  • The skin will come off easily, leaving peeled cloves ready to use.
5. Removing Seeds from Pomegranate

  • Cut the pomegranate in half.
  • Tap the back gently with a spoon over a bowl to release the seeds.
  • No mess, and the seeds remain intact.
6. Peeling Tomatoes Quickly

  • Score a small “X” on the bottom of each tomato.
  • Blanch them in boiling water for 20–30 seconds, then transfer to cold water.
  • The skin will slip off easily.
7. Keeping Cut fruits Fresh Longer

  • Sprinkle a few drops of lemon juice on cut fruits like apples, pears, and guava to prevent browning.
  • Store in airtight containers in the fridge.
8. Storing Herbs for Longer Freshness

  • Wrap herbs like coriander or mint in a damp paper towel and place them in a ziplock bag in the fridge.
  • They stay fresh for up to 2 weeks.
Quick Tips Recap

Task

Hack

Coconut kernel removal

Soak in hot water, pry with spoon

Jackfruit cutting

Apply oil on hands and knife

Ginger peeling

Use a spoon

Garlic peeling

Shake cloves in metal bowls

Pomegranate seeds

Tap the back with a spoon

Tomato peeling

Blanch in boiling water

Fresh fruit preservation

Sprinkle lemon juice

Herbs storage

Wrap in damp paper towel

Key Takeaways

With simple hacks, even the most tedious kitchen tasks like removing coconut kernels or cutting jackfruit can become fast, safe, and enjoyable. A few small tricks save time, reduce wastage, and keep your hands clean.

 

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