Published on 22 September 2017
Mango season has officially kicked off and to celebrate the arrival of our favourite summer fruit, we take a look at this Aussie icon.
In this Minute Masterclass, you’ll learn everything from how to cut your mangoes like a pro so you’ll minimise that juicy golden waste, how to spot a ripe mango, to types of mangoes and some clever flavour pairings to help you get creative in the kitchen.There are a number of types of mangoes you’ll see at your local grocer, and your location will play a big part in their availability. Generally speaking though, there are two overarching categories of mangoes: yellow and green.
Yellow mangoes (Kensington Pride, Blush, TPP) are your traditional sweet and juicy mango. Great for smoothies, desserts and general breakfast eating, these are a fun snack for the kids simply cheeked, scored and handed over to little paws to be devoured.
Green mangoes on the other hand, should be thought of as more of a savoury ingredient. They have a mild sweet and sour flavour and firm texture that gives them a bit of crunch. They’re a great for Thai and Vietnamese style salads as they work well with the vibrant herbs called for by these dishes.
To use, simply peel the with a vegetable peeler then grate using your standard grater.
Mango variety cheat sheet
- Blush – Medium sized, round shape, yellow and reddish blush when ripe
- Kew savoy – Long shape, rich dark green, great in Asian salads
- Nam Doc Mai – Light green, long shape, great in Asian salads
- Kensington pride – Sweet, yellow/ green, reddish blush when ripe
- TPP – Long shape, yellow color when ripe
- Thai Falan – Long shape, large, dark green with bloom
Mango smoothie
About the recipe
No time for breakfast? This mango smoothie recipe is a great way to kick off your day and takes no time at all to prepare. Just throw everything in your blender and away you go.
Ingredients
- 400g mango cheeks
- 100ml fresh lime juice
- 270ml canned coconut milk
- 1/4 cup (70g) thick greek-style yoghurt
- 1 cup ice cubes
Method
Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Pour into two tall glasses and serve immediately.