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How to put mango in (and on) everything

Steamy days and bright nights - it must be mango season! Here's how to get your fill of sunshine.

Upside-down mango and coconut cake

Upside-down mango and coconut cake Source: Alan Benson

The smell of a ripe mango is the scent of summer for many. It's a
fruity, caramelly, floral smell
that simply begs to be eaten. Once you've mastered the art of cutting one to eat fresh, consider using all the off-cuts in a new favourite summer dish.
You can use your mangoes from green through to ripe. Green mangoes are crunchy and slightly sour, though the familiar sweetness of ripened mango still comes through. Green to under-ripe mangoes are perfect in
mango chutney
or
sauce
. You can also use them in most of the cooked recipes featured here, though allow for additional tartness when seasoning you dish.
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Mango chutney

So, get your hands on a tray of mangoes, start with recipe number one and keep on cooking. Every single one of these dishes will have you longing for mango season all-year-round.

Green fave

Muy’s Cambodia green mango salad
Muy’s salad uses elephant mangoes, but any sweet green mango will be perfect. Source: Chris Phillips / Jimmy Shu’s Taste of the Territory
Mango farmer Muy Keav knows her mangoes and
this salad
is one of her best. It was passed down to Muy by her Cambodian mother, so you know it must be good. Try this green mango salad as well:
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Green mango salad

Saucy heat

Mango habanero hot sauce
The sweetness of mango quickly dissolves into an assault on the tongue by the habanero. Source: Pati's Mexican Table
This semi-sweet mango habanero 
hot sauce
could easily become your favourite hot sauce on tacos, with seafood, or even as a Bloody Mary kicker.

Well-skewered

Mango habanero grilled prawns
Tropical and punchy, this is summer on the grill. Source: Watts on the Grill
If you want something to dip into your mango habanero sauce,
grilled prawns
are it. Don't forget to add some extra pieces of mango to your skewer for grilling. A super-easy dinner for super-hot nights.

Curry away

Mango curry (amba maluwa)
Every Sri Lankan home will have it's own version of this aromatic curry. Source: Brett Stevens
Green mangoes add tartness to aromatics, mustard seeds, curry leaves, spices, and coconut milk in a must-try
mango curry
. There's another delicious version here:
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Sri Lankan green mango curry

Salsa go-go

Spiced fish with mango salad
This is basically a bowl of full of health. Source: Donal's Cook, Eat, Burn
Adding a little
mango salsa
turns a spiced fish dish into something extra-special. The freshness of the salsa balances big spice flavours and cools the tongue.

Burger up

Chickpea burger
You couldn't pack more nutrition onto a plate if you tried... Source: The Healthy Food Guide
A little side salad featuring our favourite fruit perks up a
veggie burger
. Matter of fact, we wouldn't be at all opposed to sliding a few thin slices of mango straight into the burger.

Super salad

Vietnamese barramundi salad
Look at that colour! Source: Outback Gourmet
Nothing beats mango for adding some spark to a
salad
. On this occasion, it perfectly accompanies barramundi, avocado and crunchy peanuts. This prawn and mango salad is worth a try as well:
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Warm mango and prawn salad

South A-mango-can

Corn, lima bean and mango salad
This colourful, flavourful salad is a must-try this summer. Source: John Laurie & Brett Stevens
Chargrilled corn, lima beans and fresh mango make up
this South American salad
, which is topped off with a chilli kick and zesty dressing. Give this one a go too:
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Mango salsa and coconut heart salad

High spice

Spicy chicken casserole
This spicy chicken casserole is a dish for cooler nights. Source: Velochef, Hardie Grant Books
A
Norwegian gem
that adds celeriac and apple juice to bring out mango's sweetness. It cuts through garlic, capsicum and chilli flavours beautifully. Such a delicious way to indulge your mango tooth.
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Chilled grill

Chilli mango
Sweet, tangy and spicy: this Egyptian recipe for grilled mango uses chilli and sumac for a burst of surprisingly delicious flavour. Source: Lee Chan's World Food Tour
For the
simplest dessert eve
r, season your mango with chilli and sumac, lightly char on the grill, then serve with a scoop of creamy ice cream. Simple is so often better...

Sticky sweet

Mango Sticky Rice
This classic, much-loved Thai dessert is prepared at home and in restaurants around the country. Source: SBS Food
Mango and sticky rice
is an addictive Thai classic. It smells like a tropical island and tastes exactly like relaxation.

Go sago

Mango sago pudding
For a slight variation on the classic, this recipe pairs mango with coconut cream and milk-soaked sago, plus a pinch of salt. Source: Sharyn Cairns
The classic Cantonese
mango sago pudding
is a fine dessert. It's such a gentle way to end a meal. Here's another version:
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Yeung chi ka m lo (Sago with coconut, mango and pomelo)

Fruity pud

Mango pudding
Steamy summer evenings need the company of a mango pud. Source: Asia Unplated with Diana Chan
Hot nights require chilled celebrations, and
mango pudding
is what you want on the menu. It's cool, refreshing, and simply bursting with pure mango flavour.

Freeze well

Mango kulfi
Kulfi is a popular frozen Indian dessert with a creamy, dense texture. Source: Alan Benson
Four ingredients is all it takes to make a
mango kulfi
. The flavour of this Indian fave is utterly addictive, so count on slurping on more than one. Another kulfi recipe here:
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Mango kulfi with coconut mousse and oat-ginger crumb

Crème-ango

Mango creme caramel
Fusion food is fast becoming our favourite. Source: One World Kitchen
A classic French
crème caramel
gets a tropical update thanks to coconut milk and fresh mango. Sounds like the perfect mash-up to us! This recipe is just as inventive:
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Mango sorbet, durian creme and coconut foam ('Dury wat')

Snot block

Mango custard vanilla slice
A welcome twist on an Aussie classic. Source: Matthew Venables
Surely the only thing that could improve the
vanilla slice
is mango. The mango custard and crisp pastry are topped off with an icing made with mango's best friend: passionfruit. There's more than one way to make a mango vanilla slice:
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Mango ripple vanilla slice

Flipped bake

Upside-down mango and coconut cake
It's a very pretty cake. Source: Alan Benson
Mango and coconut are a match made in heaven in this crowd-pleasing
upside-down cake
. Don't worry, there's plenty to go around.

Frozen sunshine

Mango, coconut and lime ice-cream cake
The perfect summer celebration cake. Source: Alan Benson
This
mango, coconut and lime ice-cream cake
is frozen sunshine. Layers of sweet meringue and mango ripple ice-cream combine together with toasty coconut flakes and roasted macadamias to make the ultimate summer cake. Another ice-cream cake, anyone?:
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Mango and coconut ice-cream log

Mousse trap

Mango mousse cake
This is some serious mango action. Source: Adriano Zumbo
If you feel ready to tackle an Adriano Zumbo concoction, start with a
mango mousse cake
. Five layers of supreme mango perfection makes this more event than mere cake.

No-bake wonder

Mango cheesecake
No-bake desserts are perfect for parties. Source: Cauline Masuda
When all is said and done, summer is way too hot for cooking something anyway. Even a mango something. Which is where a no-bake
mango cheesecake
comes into its own. It's always a good time for mango, after all.
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Mango and white chocolate cheesecake

Stone cold delicious

Magenta sticky rice with sweet coconut and mango

Mango and banana yoghurt gelato

Spiced mango and rosewater lassi

Scotch eggs with mango chutney

Chargrilled mango cheeks with honey labne

Crispy fish with long beans and green mango

Mango and Thai basil ice-cream with fresh coconut shavings

Chardonnay mango pecan tart

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