How to Carve a Watermelon to Look Like a Truck
The days of not playing with your food are over once you see a simple watermelon carved into a masterpiece. The art of food carving started as a custom in the Far East and has been adopted by food preparers around the world. Watermelon carving is a simple activity that adds to the creativity of special occasions. The ideas are limitless, with hundreds of designs and patterns to choose from. Watermelon garnishes not only look great, but can hold a lot of fruit as well. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Knife
- Melon baller or scraper
- Waterproof marker (fine point)
- 8 toothpicks
- 2 grapes
- 4 lemon slices
Instructions
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Place an oblong watermelon on a flat solid surface. Cut through the watermelon in a horizontal plane lengthwise from the end, stopping just past the halfway point.
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Cut downward from the top so you can remove the top piece. Remove the fruit from this chunk and shape the rind into a plow, or shovel, to place at the front of the truck. Set the rind aside for later attachment.
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Hollow out the remaining watermelon using a melon baller or spoon. Collect the fruit that is removed and place it to the side in a bowl.
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Use a fine-point, waterproof marker to draw a windshield and windows on the end of the watermelon where the rind is still intact. Cut out the windshield and windows with a knife.
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Secure grape headlights to the front of the truck with toothpicks. Attach round lemon slices as wheels by inserting toothpicks through the centers of the slices. Attach the shovel-shaped rind to the front of the truck with toothpicks. Add fruit balls back into the finished truck.
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Tips & Warnings
Select a firm, symmetrical watermelon that is free from bruises, cuts or dents.
Cut the watermelon when it is at room temperature.
To prevent the watermellon from rolling around while you are carving it and to absorb the juice, lay a heavy towel on the countertop and place the watermelon on the towel.
Use a sharp knife.
References
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