Mango recipes

There are hundreds of mango varieties. They contain vitamin C and folate, which is essential for healthy cell growth. So, here a few ways to enjoy this summer fruit.

mango tree

~Use organic ingredients if possible.~

I. A refreshing sweet snack by itself.

II. Sprinkle with chili powder and add a squeeze of lime.

III. Mexican salsa: Chopped mango, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, and cilantro; use as a dip or onto of fish or chicken

IV. Skewer kababs: mango chunks with peppers, onions and tofu or meat; grill

V. Salad: layer thin mango slices with avocado and a citrus vinaigrette

VI. Indian lassi drink: mango, yogurt, cardamom, and cinnamon; purée

VII. 

Mango Thai Rice

ข้าวมะม่วง (Thai)

/K̄ĥāw mam̀wng/

"mango rice"

Serves 4

1 cup (130 g) organic rice

1/2 cup (120 ml) organic coconut milk

2 Tbs. (30 g) organic sugar

2 organic mangoes, peeled and pitted

Rice:

หนึ่ง /nùeng/ ๑. 1. Soak rice, covered in water overnight, rinse and drain.

สอง /song/ ๒. 2. Layer the rice on cheesecloth and fold around the rice. 

สาม /sam/ ๓. 3. Place in a steamer for 20 minutes.

สี่ /see/ ๔. 4. Remove the rice and place in a bowl.

ห้า /hah/ ๕. 5. Pour the coconut milk over, mix, and rest for 20-30 minutes.

หก /hòke/ ๖. 6. Slice the mango into thick slices.

Sauce:

1/2 cup (120 ml) organic coconut milk

2 Tbs. (30 g) organic sugar

1/4 cup + 2 Tbs. (120 ml) water

1 Tbs. (15 g) cornstarch

1 tsp. (2 g) sesame seeds

เจ็ด /jèd/ ๗. 6. In a small saucepan, combine the coconut milk, sugar, and 1/4 cup (60 ml) water. Let it summer.

แปด /ppaed/ ๘. 8. Mix the 2 Tbs. (30 g) of cornstarch with water. Let it stand.

เก้า /gaao/ ๙. 9. Whisk in the hot coconut milk. 

สิบ /sip/ ๑๐. 10. Cook for a few minutes.

Serve:

สิบเอ็ด /sip et/ ๑๑ 11. Place the rice on a plate. Arrange the mango slices on the side. Drizzle with the sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

ขอให้เจริญอาหาร (Thai)

/kŏr hâi jà-rern aahăan/ 

Bon Appétite