Coles ambassador Courtney Roulston has all the tips on mangoes, from how to choose to how to slice, plus her perfect mango recipes.
Courtney loves to use mangoes in a spicy sauce for barbecued prawns or chicken.
When it comes to selecting mangoes, colour, smell and firmness are an indicator of their ripeness.
Mango hot sauce: To make my go-to mango hot sauce all you need to do is fry an onion and a little fresh ginger in a fry pan until soft. Add in a mixture of chopped long red chillies, habanero chillies, the flesh of two ripe mangoes and a little water. Cook for eight minutes, or until softened. Let the mixture cool then blitz in a blender with handful of fresh coriander, a good splash of apple cider vinegar and a pinch of salt. Store in sterilised jars and serve with barbecued prawns, fried chicken, pork ribs or your favourite taco fillings. This mango hot sauce is also really nice mixed into a Bloody Mary to add a kick of heat and slight sweetness.
Healthy treats: Mangoes have a lot of natural sweetness, so they are a great option for healthy treats. If I have mangoes that are starting to get too ripe in my fruit bowl, I like to dice the flesh and freeze it in an airtight container. You can then use the frozen mango in a delicious smoothie blended with a banana, milk, cinnamon and a little honey.
Frozen mango also makes a great dairy-free instant “nice cream” by blending it with a splash of coconut milk, vanilla bean paste, lime juice and a dash of maple syrup until smooth and creamy. This mixture makes a great base for a smoothie bowl. Simply add the frozen mango mixture to a bowl then top with sliced banana, strawberries and toasted granola.
Inspried to use juicy mangoes? Here are six great sweet and savoury recipes for more inspiration.