Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Delectable Recipes That Contain Fresh Mangoes

By Chris Channing

Mangoes are a type of fruit that are prevalent in eastern countries. They are characterized by a fruity, sweet taste that has a wonderful texture. Chefs include mangoes in a variety of dishes to be used in both everyday situations and in world-class cuisine.

Mango is used in sauces and salsas due to the fruity flavor that it can bring to the food it is put in. A sauce for noodles or chicken is a good idea, where mango juice and chunks can be added to other sauces such as a light salad dressing to make for a whole new taste with a normal dish. Making a salsa is also a great project, as mangoes can bring out a fruity flavor that tastes swell.

Even if you are working with cheap steaks that you got from the store for next to nothing, you can spice them up with a bit of mango. Mango can be used to make a marinade that may be sealed with beef or pork and left to set in proper conditions. Upon cooking, the flavors of the marinade will stay in and allow you to serve guests a slightly mango-tasting dish that was quite inexpensive to make.

For a bit of fun, try using your mangoes in the juicer and making new types of juice. You could mix a mango with other types of fruits that are similar to it, such as oranges, and make for a light taste that is easy to drink. Mixing fruits such as kiwi and mango can also help create an entirely new taste that your guests will no doubt enjoy, so long as they appreciate fruit juice.

Cakes are a great method of putting mango into a recipe and showing friends and family how sweet a mango can be. Drop some mango juice into the batter of your cake, preferably a light white cake, and cook as normal. You will be pleasantly surprised when you test the cake and find a light taste of mango in the fluffy cake really does the trick. Consider mango frosting to top it as well.

You don't always have to get creative with your ideas on using mangoes. You may use mangoes in a simple fruit salad and still get the same enjoyment from the fruit. You could also spice up the fruit salad with extra toppings, such as whipped cream. Your fruit salad may contain other fruits as well, such as grapefruit, grapes, pears, and other types of fruit commonly found at the store.

Closing Comments

Eating healthy is easier than what you would think- all you need is a good supply of healthy fruits such as the mango at your side. Put the mango into health recipes and experiment with your results. You will soon see that mangoes go with just about anything you can think of!

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