Mango recipes: dishes for all occasions

A few years ago, mango was considered an inaccessible exotic.Today, this fruit is increasingly found on the shelves of large supermarkets in Russia. It not only attracts with its bright appearance and pleases with exceptional taste characteristics, but also heals the body due to its rich vitamin composition. In search of a ripe fruit, you may encounter certain difficulties, but it is worth it.

Juicy mango, which has an unusual taste, is very healthy. Its composition is just a storehouse of minerals, vitamins and other valuable substances. First, these are the B vitamins, as well as A, C, D and E. Secondly, zinc, phosphorus, potassium, manganese and other minerals are present in the mango, which have a beneficial effect on the state of the human body. Finally, the exotic fruit is full of sugars, essential amino acids and organic acids. Due to the rich composition of the mango helps strengthen the immune system, rejuvenate and keep the body in good shape. Its use in the fall and spring helps to avoid colds.

Everyone knows a good mango who adheres to a healthy lifestyle and dreams of a slim figure. Low calorie content makes it one of the diet products. In addition, Exot relieves the body of toxins and slags by removing excess fluid. Due to the fact that the fruit is saturated with vitamin E, it can also slow down the aging process in the body.

It is believed that mango provides invaluable assistance in the treatment of oncology (urinogenital and reproductive systems) and in its prevention. This is possible due to the presence of triterpene in the composition. Tranquilizers and B vitamins soothe the nervous system, elevate mood and saturate with energy. Regularly eating this fruit, you can say goodbye to stress and bad mood.

In addition to all of the above, exotic can improve the activity of the digestive system due to its mild laxative and diuretic effects. The state of the gastrointestinal tract also improves due to the presence of fiber in the fruit. He is able to improve the state of the cardiovascular system, if you use the natural utility properly. A small piece should be put in the mouth and chewed as long as possible. Due to the impact on the area under the tongue normalization of the power of the heart muscle occurs. This fruit even has a beneficial effect on vision, because it is rich in vitamin A. Finally, an important advantage of mango is the fact that it is a natural aphrodisiac.

Mango is combined with many products (from crab meat to yogurt). In this regard, the fruit is subjected to various types of processing. For example, it can be cooked to get jam or jam, or to fry while preparing a meat dish. In addition, canned fruit is suitable for decorating cakes, and frozen - for cool smoothies and non-alcoholic cocktails.

Mango is often used in recipes, because its bright sweet-refreshing taste can become the main "note" in the culinary masterpiece. Most often it becomes a component of salads and desserts. Thanks to the coniferous taste, which grants freshness, this fruit is also used to make popular summer drinks.

Surprisingly, all mango recipes look very simple and affordable. The same can be said about the variation of the first dish - supe-mashed potatoes. You will need two mangoes and one avocado, 200 milliliters of yogurt, half a teaspoon of cocoa powder (can be replaced with dark chocolate). In addition, it would be good to stock up on fresh mint leaves. Mangoes and avocados are washed, cleaned, cut into small pieces and crushed in a blender. What turned out is mixed with natural yogurt without additives, and the amount of this ingredient depends on the required thickness of the soup.Everything is once again whipped qualitatively, poured into dishes for serving and decorated with cocoa and mint.

Using this exotic, you can quickly and tasty cook the main dishes, which are based on fairly simple recipes. For example, guests will appreciate the shrimp with mango. You will need to buy eight large shrimps, one mango, 3 garlic cloves and 20 grams of fresh ginger. You will also need a couple of tablespoons of honey and the same amount of vegetable oil. You can add spices as desired.

Preparation begins with the shrimp cleaning, and not all of the shell should be removed. (its tail zone should remain). But the cook has to eliminate the vein with a cut along the product. Ginger is peeled, rubbed on a fine grater, and garlic passes through the garlic press.

Vegetable oil is heated in a pan, spices, ginger, garlic and honey are poured into it. After that, shrimps are put in substance for 10 minutes. The lid will need to close, but it is important to periodically check and turn the seafood, stir the sauce. At this time, the mango is peeled and sliced. The finished dish can be served in the form of a sea flotilla: make the base of the fruit, and place the shrimp in the form of a sail.

Meat dishes are often served with chutney sauce, which also requires mango. In addition to fruit (in the amount of four pieces), two onions, one chili pepper, a glass of raisins, two cups of sugar, apple cider vinegar and half a cup of lemon juice are needed. Sugar is mixed with vinegar and brought to a boil. After adding all the ingredients except raisins, mango and lemon juice, and the procedure is repeated. Then you need to put out the mixture for about 15 minutes and add the remaining ingredients. The pot is kept on the fire for 10 minutes. After the sauce can be poured into containers.

Mango can be used for almost any dish. For example, this fruit can make a delicious light salad. If you follow the instructions step by step, then even a novice can cope with the preparation of such a snack. Especially it will appeal to those who watch their weight. Three ripe avocados and two mangoes, a handful of pine nuts and a salad mixture are required for preparation. For refueling, you will have to prepare olive oil (about 2 tablespoons will be needed), lemon juice (1 tablespoon) and seasonings. The main ingredients are washed, peeled, and cut into cubes or slices. At this time, preparing refueling. Mango, avocado and salad mix are mixed, refueled and sprinkled with pine or walnut nuts.

The ideal end of any meal will be an appetizing mango mousse with cottage cheese flavor. Preparing it is simple: you need one large or one and a half medium mango, 120 grams of thirty percent cream, 10 grams of sugar and 10 grams of gelatin, sold in the form of plates. First, the fruit is washed and cleaned. A smaller part is cut into slices, and a large part is ground in a blender. Gelatin is soaked in water according to the instructions (usually for 10 minutes).

At this time, mashed potatoes are transferred to the pan, sugar is added to it, everything is put on the fire. Substance will need to bring to a boil, and then "mix" in it gelatin. Then the future mousse to cool in the refrigerator to room temperature. In the meantime, you can do the cream. The dairy product is whipped with a mixer until it reaches a thick consistency. After it is mixed with puree until smooth. Finally, the jelly is poured over the creamers and cleaned in the cold for half an hour. Before serving, you will need to decorate the dish with the remaining mango pieces and fresh mint.

Mango ice cream is another dish ideal for summer heat. Ingredients: 4 mangoes, 100 grams of condensed milk, the same amount of sugar, 200 milliliters of heavy cream and a couple of tablespoons of lemon zest. First, the fruit is peeled, chopped and ground in a blender.At this time, sugar and cream turn into foam in a blender.

In a prepared container, mashed potatoes are mixed with condensed milk and zest, then sugar cream is added to the prepared mixture. Everything mixes very neatly, with the spoon going clockwise. At the end of the finished ice cream is removed for 6-7 hours in the freezer, and then served, decorated with fresh mint.

Mango is suitable for the preparation of a variety of refreshing drinks. At home, you can make both traditional compote and foreign smoothie. Nourishing delicious smoothie will be an excellent vitamin "recharge". One mango and one banana are required for cooking, about 4 tablespoons of natural yogurt and freshly squeezed orange juice (about half a liter). The cooking process is very simple: the fruit is peeled and peeled, together with yogurt and juice mixed in a blender to the desired consistency. After that, the liquid is poured into glasses and cooled with ice cubes.

Mango milkshake is also easy to make. First of all, the ingredients are prepared: one fruit, half a liter of milk, a tablespoon of honey, 0.6 teaspoon of cinnamon and leaves of mint. Boiled milk is placed in the fridge. At this time, the usual manipulation of mango turns into jelly. After the fruit is mixed with honey and cinnamon, and cool milk is poured into it. The mixer at maximum speed brings the drink to the desired state. The liquid is poured into glasses, sprinkled with cinnamon and decorated with mint.

Culinary masters of the whole world have developed quite a few life hacks and tricks, To make your mango dishes unique:

• ready-made salads can be decorated with almost any greenery, all green cultures are perfectly combined with this fruit;
• in all dishes, lemon juice can be replaced with lime juice;
• mango sauce can be added to any dessert;
• when a mango is used in its “natural” form, it can not be cut at all, but directly in the spoon;
• in a salad, hard fruits are usually cut into strips, and soft ones - into cubes;
• experiments with this fruit are only welcome (for example, you can fry mango slices aged in rum to get an insanely tasty and original dessert);
• An exotic product goes well with alcoholic beverages - on its basis you can create a large number of cocktails “for adults”.

How to make a mango salad, see the next video.