Thursday, March 10, 2011

Mango Recipes





CategoryDesserts
Name Of RecipeLIME MANGO MOUSSE IN CHOCOLATE CUPS
Servings8
Ingredients
6 oz. white or bittersweet chocolate
2 cups prepared whipped cream
1 tsp. grated lime rind
1 tbsp. lime juice
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 peeled & pureed mango
1 (250g.) pkg. cream cheese
DirectionsIn an electric mixer, at medium speed, beat 1 pkg.(250g) Cream Cheese with 1 peeled, pureed mango,1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice and 1 tsp. grated lime rind until smooth. Fold in 2 cups prepared DREAM WHIP. Spoon into chocolate cups and refrigerate. To make chocolate cups: melt 6 oz. white or bittersweet chocolate. Using a small spoon, lightly coat the inside of 8 foil-lined baking cups. Freeze for 10 minutes. Recoat any thin spots and freeze 1 hour.



CategoryDesserts
Name Of RecipeFROZEN MANGO YOGURT
Servings6
Ingredients
2-3 tbsp. honey
2 tsp. chopped fresh ginger
1 egg, separated
pinch of salt
pinch of cream of tartar
2 tbsp. sugar
2 cups unflavored yogurt
2 medium mangos
DirectionsPeel, pit and chop fruit. Puree with honey and ginger in blender or food processor. Bring puree to boil in small saucepan. Gradually whisk in beaten egg yolk, then set aside to cool. Beat egg whites with salt and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar until stiff peaks form. Stir yogurt into mango mixture then fold in egg whites. Spoon into a shallow metal pan and freeze until firm, stirring occasionally.



CategorySnacks
Name Of RecipeMANGO RASPBERRY PIZZA
Servings
Ingredients
CRUST
1 cup flour
1/4 cup powdered sugar
8 tbsp.margarine
FILLING
8 oz. cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
3 - 4 large mangos, peeled and sliced
GLAZE
1 cup crushed raspberries
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
2 tsp. cornstarch
DirectionsTo make crust; mix together flour, powdered sugar and margarine. Press into a large pizza pan and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Mix filling; cream cheese and sugar and spread over warm crust. Peel and slice fruit and place on filling. In saucepan mix glaze of crushed berries with water, sugar and cornstarch. Over medium heat, cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Pour glaze over fruit. Chill or serve warm.



CategoryDrinks
Name Of RecipeMANGO FIZZ
Servings2
Ingredients
dash of light rum
sparkling water
1/2 cup mango puree
DirectionsIn tall glasses, combine mango and rum. Stir together. Fill each glass with sparkling water. Serve with an iced-tea spoon.




CategorySalads
Name Of RecipeCURRIED CHICKEN AND MANGO SALAD
Servings5
Ingredients
4 cups cooked chicken breast halves, diced
2 tbsp. lime juice
2 mangos, peeled and chopped
2 tsp. jalapeno, diced
4 scallions, sliced thin
1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/4 cup low fat mayonnaise
1 1/2 tsp. curry powder
1/2 tsp. cumin
salt and pepper
lettuce
2 tbsp. cashews, chopped (optional)
1 tsp. mango chutney
DirectionsIn a large bowl, combine chicken, lime juice, mangoes, jalapeno, and scallions. In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, mango chutney, curry powder, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste. Add to chicken mixture; toss. Arrange a mound of chicken on top of lettuce. Garnish each portion with 2 teaspoons of cashews if using. 



CategoryAppetizers
Name Of RecipeAVOCADO, EGG AND MANGO
Servings6
Ingredients
6 eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
2 avocados, peeled, pitted and chopped
1 habanero chile, seeded, stemmed and finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
3 tbsp. parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp. sea salt
3 mangoes, peeled, pitted and halved
6 cilantro sprigs
DirectionsBlend all ingredients except mangoes and cilantro in a food processor or blender at medium speed until smooth. Chill for several hours. Pour into mango halves and garnish with cilantro.




These soft, velvety puddings make the perfect end to a Chinese meal, satisfying all your sweet cravings.

Preparation Time

15 minutes

Cooking Time

5 minutes

Ingredients (serves 6)

  • 3 frozen mango cheeks, thawed
  • 250ml (1 cup) mango nectar
  • 1 tbs fresh lemon juice
  • 125ml (1/2 cup) coconut milk
  • 125ml (1/2 cup) pouring cream
  • 140g (2/3 cup) caster sugar
  • 1 x 10g pkt gelatine powder
  • Coconut milk, extra, to serve



Method

  1. Place the mango, nectar and lemon juice in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth.
  2. Place the coconut milk, cream and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with gelatine and whisk with a fork until gelatine dissolves.
  3. Place the cream mixture and the mango mixture in the bowl of a food processor and process until well combined. Strain through a sieve into a jug. Pour the mango mixture among six 200ml-capacity serving dishes. Set aside for 10 minutes to cool slightly. Cover and place in the fridge for 6 hours or until set.
  4. Drizzle the extra coconut milk over the mango puddings and serve.

Notes

  • You can prepare this recipe to the end of step 3 up to 2 days ahead. Continue from step 4 just before serving.

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