A fruit shop with a tray of mangoes is a rare sight in Auckland. Sometimes you will see them, but only for a short time, and they will be so expensive. Here in Queensland they grow them. Mostly in Bowen . Back in the 19th century horses were traded between India and Bowen. One day some clever person bought some seeds back from India.
I'm making up for all the mangoes I haven't eaten over the years. Which is not a bad thing because they are so good for you. High in nutrients and even higher in anti oxidants. And not to bad on the calorie count either - 60 cals in half a mango.
My morning starts with a chopped mango and yogurt.
I have plans to try Ed's Mango Salsa and perhaps Tartelettes Creation and Elise's Sorbet .
Australia grow a variety of different mango. A quick Google will give you all the varieties and growing months. I think I prefer the Kensington Pride but I also like the other popular variety R2E2.
A very helpful man at the So Fresh Markets in the Southport Centro Shopping Centre answered my questions on the black spots on the 58 cent mangoes. It is caused when the mango absorbs too much water. It has been a very wet summer. He also gave me instructions in how to cut the mango. I have been using the avocado method which resulted in one perfect half mango and then a very beat up second half as I tried to prise the stone out. Some days I have resorted in eating the mango over the sink.
Did you know mangoes are from the same family as the pistachio and cashew. Think about the shape and you will see why.
What's your favourite mango recipe?
