One of the fascinating aspects of Thai cuisine that captivates foreign tourists is the abundance of fruit stalls and vendors selling ready-to-eat fruits on the streets. Apart from the delicious flavors, what captivates visitors is the impressive speed and skill with which these vendors prepare and cut the fruits.
Recently, a video showcasing a group of people at a Thai jackfruit farm skillfully cutting and separating the fruit into individual segments has gone viral, captivating viewers with their impressive technique.
Compared to other fruits, jackfruit has a more complex and time-consuming preparation process. Its spiky outer shell, sticky latex, and numerous segments intertwined with fibrous strands make it a challenging fruit to prepare. However, the skilled workers at Thai jackfruit farms have mastered the art of quickly and efficiently processing this fruit.
Firstly, they halve the jackfruit and then use a specialized knife to remove the core, which contains the highest concentration of latex. Afterward, they place the halved fruit on a custom-made tool that helps separate the segments from the fibrous strands, making it easier to extract the individual pieces.
Next, wearing gloves and using another specialized knife, they skillfully cut and halve the segments to remove the seeds. This step heavily relies on their experience and influences their overall efficiency.
It is evident that, apart from their experience, the specialized knives play a crucial role in enabling these workers to perform their tasks with such speed and precision. This level of innovation and expertise is not unique to Thailand; in many other places, similar tools and techniques have been developed to expedite the preparation of various fruits and agricultural products. For instance, a “coconut-cutting machine” previously went viral in Vietnam, showcasing the creativity and resourcefulness of people in the industry.
(Source: TikTok @no.1_yummy)
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