How to Cut a Mango | African Gourmet Basics
A fresh mango has one large, long, flat seed in the center of the fruit. Once you learn how to work around the seed, cutting a fresh mango is simple.
Good rule to follow when choosing the perfect
mango to cut is do not focus on the color of the mango since it is not the best
indicator of ripeness. Squeeze the mango gently. A ripe mango will give
slightly. How to cut fresh mangos
1. Always judge when a mango is ripe by feel.
2. Wash the mango before cutting with warm water
3.
After cutting
thin slice from 1 end of mango, rest mango on trimmed bottom and cut off skin
in thin strips, top to bottom.
4.
Cut down
along each side of flat pit to remove flesh.
5.
Trim any
remaining flesh off sides of pit. Once fruit is peeled and sliced, it can be
chopped as desired.
Spicy Curry Mango Coconut Relish
Ingredients:
2 cups fresh coconut flakes
1 cup diced ripe mango
1 tablespoon red pepper flake (optional)
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon ground curry
1 teaspoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
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| Spicy Curry Mango Coconut Relish |
¼ teaspoon lime juice
1 cup plain yogurt
Directions:
Mix all ingredients in a bowl and store in an
airtight container in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving. Use
Spicy Curry Mango Coconut Relish in place of relish, mustard, ketchup and
salsa.
