All About Mangoes: How to Choose, Cut, and Eat a Mango
By Darlene Schmidt, About.com Guide
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Choose a Ripe Mango.
Look for mangos that are fragrant and easily indented with your thumb.
D.Schmidt
When choosing a mango, pick one that is plump and heavy for its size. Most importantly, the mango should be fragrant when held near your nose. If you'll be using the mango right away, you will want to find a ripe one. Mangos are ripe when you can indent them slightly with your thumb. (Avoid mangos that are so ripe, they feel mushy.)
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- Choose a Ripe Mango.
- Make a Slice Down One Side of the Mango.
- Now Make a Slice on the Other Side of the Stone.
- Choose One of the Fleshy Sections and Score it With a Serrated Knife.
- Turn the Section of Mango and Score it in the Other Direction.
- Cut Away the Peel from Around the Stone
- Cut the remaining fruit around the stone.
- Spoon Out the Cubed Flesh.
- Do the Same with the Remaining Section.
- Eat the Mango Right Away, or Use it to Make Delicious Thai Desserts.
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