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• Method 2 of 2: Consuming Pomegranate in Different Ways
• Tips

1 Choose a pomegranate that has a thin, hard, and undamaged rind. The heavier the pomegranate, the juicier it will be.

2 Cut off the crown with a sharp knife.

3 Make shallow cuts as if you are going to split it into 4 pieces.

4 Submerge in water. The water will loosen the grains and make them easier to remove.

5 Meanwhile, while the pomegranate is underwater, carefully cut the fruit into quarters.

6 Use your fingers to separate the grains.

7 Collect grains that are mostly floating on the surface of the water.

8 Save the grains if you don't want to eat them now. You can place them in a container and refrigerate for three days, or freeze and store for up to 6 months.

Method 2 of 2: Consuming Pomegranate in Different Ways

1. 1 Enjoy the pomegranate by itself. You can eat it as a treat in the morning, for an afternoon snack, or late at night. There are two main ways to eat pomegranate by itself:
   • Eat off the peel with a spoon, just like you would eat porridge from a bowl. You can eat hard grains or spit them out.
   • You can also cut the pomegranate into large chunks, pick them up, and bite off the seeds. This method will require a lot of cleaning.
     • Pomegranate skins can be bitter, so you should avoid biting them. This method is for people who like to eat actively.
2. 2 Sprinkle pomegranate seeds on many different dishes. If you don't have time to cook but want to spice up your regular food, there are several ways to turn your regular meal into an exotic flavor. Here are a few things to try:
   • Sprinkle pomegranate seeds on top of your morning oatmeal or breakfast cereal.
   • Add pomegranate seeds to your orange or apple juice.
   • Add pomegranate seeds to your black tea for a more savory flavor.
   • Sprinkle them over the mango cubes and enjoy the taste.
3. 3 Add pomegranate seeds to a variety of soups. Pomegranate seeds can be an interesting solution to regular soup and take your regular soup to another level. Here are some soups you can make with pomegranate seeds:
   • Make pomegranate soup.
   • Make a vegetarian pomegranate soup.
4. 4 Add pomegranates to many different salads. Pomegranate seeds can add spice to a variety of different salads, from fruit salad to traditional green salad. Here are a few things to try:
   • Add pomegranate seeds to grilled butternut squash, spinach, and feta salad.
   • Add pomegranate seeds to a salad of walnuts, goat cheese, and spinach using a light honey-based dressing.
   • Make a fruit salad with papaya, pomegranate, and mango. Add some lemon juice for zest.
   • Make a fruit salad with grapes, pomegranate seeds, and ripe pears.
   • Make a fruit salad with pomegranate, blueberry, and persimmon seeds.
5. 5 Add pomegranate seeds to a variety of drinks. Pomegranate can impart a unique and savory flavor to a variety of cocktails, alcoholic beverages and juices. You just need to place the grains in a blender and grind them until a liquid mass is obtained. Then strain the liquid through a sieve. Here are some drinks to try:
   • Make pomegranate juice (which can be used to make pomegranate mojito!).
   • Prepare for a relaxing evening with a bottle of pomegranate wine.
   • Make a healthy mango shake treat.
6. 6 Use pomegranate seeds to spice up your dessert. Pomegranate seeds can help flavor a variety of desserts. Here are some options to try:
   • Make lemon tarts.
   • Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds over yogurt or ice cream.
   • Sprinkle them on top of the chocolate cake. Together with them, you can add a few raspberries.

Tips

• Pomegranate skins can also be frozen for later use. Place it on waxed paper in the freezer. When it's frozen, place it in the freezer bag and put it back in the freezer.
• Pomegranate is traditionally eaten by Jews on Rosh Hashanah.