Produce
Mango
Also called ripe mango, nam dok mai
What it is
A tropical stone fruit. Ripe and fragrant for sticky rice; green is a different ingredient.
Origin
South and Southeast Asia.
Flavour
Floral, resinous, sweet when ripe.
How to use it
Slice around the stone. A mango that smells of nothing will taste of nothing.
Storage
Ripen on the counter, then fridge.
Can you recognise Mango?
Ingredient challengeQuestions about Mango
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What is Mango?
A tropical stone fruit. Ripe and fragrant for sticky rice; green is a different ingredient.
How do I use Mango?
Slice around the stone. A mango that smells of nothing will taste of nothing.
How do I store Mango?
Ripen on the counter, then fridge.
What does it taste like?
Floral, resinous, sweet when ripe.
Nutrition
Per 100g · estimate · USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables. Values are typical, not lab tests of your shopping bag.
Recipes using it
Mango sticky rice
ข้าวเหนียวมะม่วง
Ripe mango, steamed sticky rice, salted coconut cream — a dessert that is only good when the fruit is.
4 hr 50 minEasyNo chilli
Halo-halo
Halo-halo
Shaved ice, evaporated milk, sweet beans and jellies — mix-mix, which is what the name says.
20 minEasyNo chilli
Pavlova
Pavlova
A marshmallow-centred meringue, cream and fruit — Australia and New Zealand still arguing, both correct enough to eat.
2 hr 35 minMediumNo chilli