How kiwifruit can tenderise meat

Raw green kiwifruit contains a natural enzyme called actinidin, which quickly breaks down protein, collagen, and connective tissues in meat. You can either:

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peel a green kiwifruit, then rub the peel's underside over meat, or: •

peel, then mash a green kiwifruit, spread it over the meat, and leave it to sit for 15 minutes.

KRISTINA'S TIP: dairy-based smoothies containing kiwifruit often curdle, and fruit salad containing kiwifruit go mushy due to the effects of the same enzyme. To avoid it, add kiwifruit just before serving.