Mango can be called the real king of tropical fruits. In countries with warm tropical and subtropical climates, mangoes are grown in almost every garden, just as we grow apples or cherries. Indians began to eat mango fruits many millennia ago. Today, more than 30 different varieties of mango are known, which are divided into two types - Indian and Indo-Chinese.
Instructions
Step 1
In order to enjoy the delicate pulp and sweet juice of mango to its fullest, you must first of all choose good ripe fruits, and also cut them correctly. So, imagine that you have come to a store or a market, where mountains of mango are laid out in front of you. What should you focus on when choosing these tropical fruits? Most people choose mangoes by color, however, this method may let you down. The fact is that the color of a mango depends on its variety. Even bright green fruits can be juicy and ripe. Experienced chefs advise to determine the maturity of a mango by its stalk. Ripe fruits near the tail give off a pleasant fruity aroma, while unripe ones usually do not smell. Also try to press the flesh at the stalk - if the skin in this place is soft and slightly springy, then you can safely buy this fruit. It is also worth noting that unripe fruits ripen well at room temperature. One has only to wrap the mango in paper, and after a couple of days, the mango can be served.
Step 2
The second challenge facing mango lovers is the following: how to cut this fruit so that you can eat it without getting your hands dirty? The fact is that mangoes are distinguished by a rather tough peel, and in the core of the fruit there is a hard oblong bone. You need to arm yourself with a sharp knife and cut the mango into three pieces. Cut as close to the bone as possible so that you end up with three pieces. Two pieces will consist of one pulp, and a flat bone will remain in the third. The sides must be turned with the pulp upward and longitudinal and transverse cuts must be made on it. As a result, you should have such a "mesh", and the skin will remain intact. Then just turn the side inside out. From such a side, it is easy to cut off pieces of pulp or bite them off whole, and your hands will remain clean. The pulp from the middle part can be cut from the sides in a circle. The bone itself is not suitable for food, so you can suck it and throw it away.
Step 3
Mangoes are widely used in cooking for salads, sauces and cocktails. Mangoes are added to fish and meat stews. The traditional Indian chutney sauce, which is a symbol of Indian cuisine, is prepared on the basis of mango fruits.
