Tangy and sweet, bright and juicy, mango is always a welcome treat. Still, when it’s in season, there’s no better time to whip this popular tropical fruit into all manner of sweet and savory dishes!
If you’ve ever eaten mango, you know how irresistible it can be. Loaded with vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A and C and potassium, mangoes can be intensely sweet or slightly tangy, depending on the variety you choose.
An easy fit with breakfast and dessert dishes, this tropical superstar is also a natural fit for a wide array of savory dishes, from fried rice to elegant seafood entrées.
With peak mango season running from May to September, it’s time to surrender to mango madness! Stock up on this ripe fruit and harness its unique flavors in glorious rice dishes no one will be able to resist.
Mango 101
Before launching into a world of new mango recipes, it’s important to know how to deal with this fruit. First, you’ll want to seek out ripe mangoes (unless your recipe specifically calls for green mango) that are fragrant, and yield slightly to pressure when given a gentle squeeze. Most mangoes lose their green hue when ripe, turning shades of red or bright yellow, depending on the variety. Look for fruit with no black spots that isn’t overly wrinkled.
To cut a mango, begin by slicing a small portion off the wider end. Stand the fruit up, vertically, and, using a sharp chef’s knife, cut off each of the wider sides, along the flat side of the pit. Then, crosshatch each side to create cubes. Pop the cubes up by pushing on the underside of the mango skin, and cut the cubes from the skin. Cut any remaining flesh from the pit, and reserve.
Savory Superstar!
Pairing sweet and savory ingredients is nothing new, meaning that an influx of ripe mangoes into the market is an invitation to brighten up every mealtime! Save some for dessert, sure, but don’t be shy about incorporating mango into dishes throughout the day. With every juicy pop of flavor, you’ll be thrilled that you did.
Delicious on its own, this sassy dish is also a perfect partner to chicken, marinated tofu or shrimp. A dish that comes together in just 25 minutes, this one relies on Success® Basmati Rice, red pepper, cashews and mango for its appealing texture and taste.
Black Bean, Corn and Mango Salad
Prep this dish as your Success® White Rice cooks and, in just 10 minutes, you’ll be sitting down to a mango-flecked rice bowl loaded with Mexican flavors, and enough tasty add-ins to satisfy. Paired with jalapeño, creamy beans and sweet corn, mango wakes up lunch quite unlike anything else can.
Mango morphs into a complete meal when served with shrimp, stir-fried Success® Jasmine Rice, and bok choy in this simple dish. Lifted by soy, citrus and ginger, each bite is guaranteed to tempt you to take another.
A recipe that works as well for parties as it does for weeknight dinners, these crispy, nutrient-rich cakes are delicious topped with fresh mango salsa. Come to think of it, you might want to double the salsa recipe. It’s so zippy and crisp, you’ll want it on everything from here on in!
Thai Style Rice and Shrimp Wraps
Have 15 minutes to spare? If so, set to work making this tasty, innovative wrap, and quell hunger quick, without sacrificing on flavor! A handheld meal for four, these shrimp wraps rely on curry paste, coconut-scented Success® Jasmine Rice and fragrant, ripe mango for their undeniable wow factor.
South Seas Salad with Coconut Dressing
Sure, this intriguing salad could feed four to six, but take one bite and you’re likely to want it all to yourself! Buoyed by cooked shrimp, creamy avocado, coconut, sweet red pepper and mango, Success® Jasmine Rice becomes a treasure-filled dish of colorful, flavorful morsels.
Fresh mango takes an Indian turn in this speedy supper built from Success® Jasmine Rice, chicken breast and hot mango chutney. For a dish that packs less of a punch, choose a sweeter condiment.
Mango Salsa Baked Cod with BBQ Slaw Rice
There’s nothing quite like a fresh mango salsa to take a dish to new heights. In this simple yet elegant meal, cod is nestled onto a seasoned bed of Success® Jasmine Rice, then garnished with a tropical combination of mango, onion, lime and cilantro for a range of flavors, colors and textures guaranteed to impress!
Sweet Treats
Mango in sweets might not be a shock, but these treats are sure to surprise. These dishes are best when made with succulent mangoes that are at their peak. Keep a few on hand, and these delectable dishes will never be too far out of reach.
Strawberry Banana Mango Smoothie
Move Success Tri-Color Quinoa from dinnertime to anytime, with this quick and easy grab-and-go treat. Refreshing and fruity, filled with the goodness of mango and strawberries, banana and quinoa, this stunning sipper makes a nourishing breakfast, invigorating snack, or tempting post-workout essential.
Creamy Coconut Tropical Quinoa
Breakfast bowl? Afternoon pick-me-up? Dessert? A dish that balances nutrition with a generous dose of luxury, this one easily qualifies as all three! Cook up a base of sweetened, coconut-flavored Success® Tri-Color Quinoa, top it with ripe mango, toasted coconut and a dash of cinnamon, and you’ll understand why we crave this dish at all hours of the day.
Coconut milk, mango and mint take this dessert into deliciously tropical territory. When simply eating a ripe mango won’t sate those sweet cravings, this 15-minute take on rice pudding answers the call for something rich and creamy, yet simple to pull together.
A showstopper built on a crust of Success® White Rice, this spectacular tart features a fluffy cream cheese filling and artistic fresh fruit crown. Get creative with how you display the fruit, and surprise guests with a new creation on every visit.