Get Fresh: Mangoes
This tropical beauty's dense flesh can be baked, sautéed and pureed. These recipes realize the fruit's full potential.
This fruit is freshest during the fall months. Learn how to pick, store and use mangoes:
Select mangoes that smell sweet at the stem end.
Ripen mangoes at room temperature. A ripe mango's skin should yield slightly when pressed.
Store ripe mangoes in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Use firm or underripe mangoes, which are tart and crisp, in salads or stir-fries. Use ripe mangoes, which are softer and sweet, for baking.
TRY THESE RECIPES:
Grilled Shrimp Salad with Mango Dressing
Teriyaki Pork-and-Mango Stir-Fry
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