Have you ever noticed that an ordinary banana is very similar to a dolphin? Of course, if you make some effort and work with a sharp knife. Banana dolphins are a popular decoration for a wide variety of dishes. And to make them with your own hands is quite simple. A simple process will be very interesting for children who are happy to take part in preparing for the holiday.
Simple and beautiful table decoration
Banana dolphins look organically on a fruit- sliced platter , in a bowl with a cocktail salad or ice cream, among cupcakes decorated with berries. In a word, this decoration is perfect for many desserts in which berries and fruits are present. If you chose a marine style for table decoration, dolphins can also come in handy.
Which bananas to choose?
It is very important what to prepare the decoration from. Before making a dolphin from a banana, carefully inspect the fruit. In no case should they be over-ripe, otherwise they will quickly lose their presentable appearance.
When buying, it is better to give preference to medium or small bananas, without scuffs and dents, with an even yellow color.
We form a dolphin
To make you smooth and neat banana dolphins, arm yourself with a sharp knife with a narrow nose.
Before you start, cut the bananas in half. We need a half with a leg, with which a banana is attached to a bunch. Cut off all the excess from the leg, leaving a small muzzle. Cut it across to form a mouth.
On both sides, approximately in the middle, make incisions in the form of the letter V, with the corner down. These are future fins. Bend them to the sides. Drying, they will take the desired shape.
Do not forget that over time all the cuts on the banana peel will darken. Therefore, the edges of the fins and mouth will be even more noticeable.
And the tail section (nose) should not be dark. You can, of course, not pay attention to its color, but you can use a little trick. As you know, lemon juice perfectly protects the fruit slice from oxidation. You can process apples, pears, and peaches in them, and you can sprinkle berries on the cake. He will help us. Drop a drop of juice on each spout and dry it, then nothing will darken.
How to make eyes?
To make the banana dolphins more realistic, you need to work out the muzzles. You can just prick the eyes on the sides of the mouth, they will darken and become clearly visible. And you can make punctures and insert one carnation into them. This will not only decorate, but also give a special delicate aroma.
Matching berries
Dolphins made from bananas and grapes are one of the most common combinations. Blue berries, especially large varieties, resemble sea waves. And to taste, these products are perfectly combined with each other.
To make your dolphins look natural, you can put them in a berry and in your mouth. For these purposes, small cherry, blackcurrant, chokeberry are suitable. If you prepare the decoration in the season when it is difficult to get the berries, you can replace them with apple slices or small sweets.