Decorating Halloween Fruit in the Shape of an Owl for a More Unique and Interesting Meal

1 Arrange vegetables in the shape of an owl

Tools needed

To arrange vegetables in the shape of an owl, you need to prepare the ingredients and tools as follows:

• 500g baby carrots
• 200g cherry tomatoes
• 2 cucumbers
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• 1 yellow chili pepper
• 6 teaspoons of veggie dip sauce
• 2 bowls of dipping sauce
• 1 oval plate
• 1 knife

Steps to follow

Step 1: Prepare the ingredients

First, wash the prepared vegetables thoroughly and let them drain.

Next, cut the 2 cucumbers into thin slices horizontally.

Similarly, cut 1 yellow bell pepper in half and remove the seeds. Then, use a knife to cut it into thin strips vertically.

Step 2: Arrange the owl’s body and eyes

Place 6 teaspoons of veggie dip sauce into 2 bowls, then place 2 cherry tomatoes on top (one in each bowl). After that, position the 2 bowls of dipping sauce toward the head of the oval plate to create the owl’s eyes.

Next, arrange sliced cucumbers into 3 rows along the owl’s eyes to form the body, then gradually place baby carrots on top of the eyes to complete the head of the owl.

Step 3: Arrange the owl’s wings and legs

Place 2 rows of cherry tomatoes alongside the 2 rows of cucumbers, then fill the remaining gaps with thinly sliced bell pepper strips to create colorful wings for the owl.

Next, attach a horned chili in the middle of the eyes to form a quirky beak.

In the empty space at the end of the oval plate, arrange 6 baby carrots to form 2 legs with “sharp” claws for the owl as shown. And we have completed a colorful vegetable plate shaped like an owl to enjoy on Halloween!

2 Arrange mango into an owl shape

Tools needed

To arrange mango into an owl shape, you need to prepare the following ingredients and tools:

• 1 ripe mango
• 3 slices of carrot
• 1 grape
• 2 slices of banana
• 1 fruit carving knife
• 1 fruit scoop
• 1 plate

Steps to follow

Step 1: Create the body shape of the owl

Place the mango on a cutting board and use a knife to cut one side of the mango. Then, use a spoon to scoop out the fruit at the top of the mango to create two round eye sockets for the owl.

Next, use a fruit carving knife to cut vertical and horizontal lines on the remaining part of the mango (the distance between cuts should be about 1.5cm) and press from behind the skin to make the mango flesh pop out.

Now, place the owl’s body you just completed in the center of a plate.

Step 2: Creating the owl’s eyes

Place the 2 slices of carrot prepared earlier on top of the eye sockets. Then, cut 2 round slices of banana of appropriate size and place them on the 2 carrot slices to represent the whites of the eyes.

Next, cut the grapes in half and place them on the 2 banana slices to create the pupils. Now, we have completed the owl’s eyes.

Step 3: Creating the owl’s wings

Use a knife to cut the remaining part of the mango. Then, from the mango cheek, cut out a thin slice. From that thin slice, cut it into 2 parts to make the wings for the owl.

Next, use a fruit carving knife to make 3 straight cuts on the 2 pieces of mango you just cut and place them on either side of the body. Now we have completed the whimsical wings for the owl.

Step 4: Create the feet shape of the owl

Peel the mango and cut it into 2 rectangular pieces. For each piece, use a knife to make jagged cuts as shown in the picture below to create the feet for the owl.

Step 5: Create the eyebrow shape of the owl

Cut a round slice of carrot that was prepared earlier in half and place it on top of the eyes.

Then, cut the remaining mango peel into 2 trapezoidal pieces and place them on the 2 carrot slices to create the eyebrows for the owl.

Step 6: Finishing touches

Finally, place a thin slice of grape in the center of the owl’s eyes to create a cute beak. Now, let’s bring this vibrant mango owl plate to decorate the Halloween dining table!