Seed
Knife work & mechanical
Cutting and shaping without heat.
01At a glance
CategoryKnife work & mechanical
Taste impactNeutral
Texture—
02How to do it
- 1Halve the fruit or vegetable.
- 2Scoop or scrape out the seeds and surrounding pith with a spoon.
- 3For peppers, cut around the core and shake or cut out the membrane.
- 4Rinse if any stray seeds remain.
03Doneness & pitfalls
Doneness cues
- The cavity is clean of seeds and loose pith.
Common mistakes
- Leaving chili seeds and membrane keeps unwanted heat.
- Scooping too aggressively wastes flesh.
- Stray seeds make a dish bitter or gritty.