Posted on
April 08, 2026 by
The VRG Weblog Editor
Ataulfo Mexican Mangoes are in season proper now and they’re completely scrumptious. VRG’s Meals Service Advisor Chef Nancy Berkoff says: Recent, ripe mangoes may be peeled and eaten proper on the spot. Some individuals jazz up contemporary mango with a coating of chili powder and/or a squeeze of lemon. Recent mango may be added to salsas or used to create a condiment of minced mangoes, onion, and contemporary corn. Very ripe mango may be puréed with silken tofu, poured right into a ready pie shell, and frozen for a vegan mango mousse pie. Mango items may be tossed on prime of scorching or chilly cereal or yogurt or added to smoothies.
When mangoes are plentiful out there, buy additional, permit to ripen, peel, lower into chunks, and freeze. Frozen mangoes may be puréed right into a mango sorbet that tastes wealthy and creamy; diced and used as a garnish in drinks; or eaten as a cool, fast snack.
Mango works effectively in savory dishes, equivalent to stir-fried with rice or pasta, tossed with chopped candy onions, crimson and inexperienced bell peppers, and garlic. Create your personal mango rice by including chopped mangoes to cooked rice, alongside together with your favourite fiery spices, chopped contemporary chiles, and a sprinkling of peanuts or soy nuts.
