# Need creative uses for a mango **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [August 27, 2010, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-creative-uses-for-a-mango/551737 "2010-08-27T23:55:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2010, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-creative-uses-for-a-mango/551737/1 "2010-08-27T23:55:53Z")
We bought a lovely mango. What should we do with it? šŸ˜ƒ Usually, we mix it with a few other fruits and make a smoothie. Alternately, we cut it up and mix it with onions + cilantro + lime juice to make a mango salsa. However, Iā€™m getting a little bit tired of those, and was really hoping for new ideas and/or flavor combinations. Lilā€™ help, please? ---
**Author:** ![No\_Me\_Ayudes\_Compadre](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/no_me_ayudes_compadre/32/5224_2.png) [@No\_Me\_Ayudes\_Compadre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/No_Me_Ayudes_Compadre)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2010, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-creative-uses-for-a-mango/551737/2 "2010-08-28T00:02:02Z")
Peel, flower, put on stickā€¦ rub a lime all around it, a couple of dashes of salt, and some chile piquin or chili powder and/or Mexican chamoy (hot tamarind sauce). Should look something like [this](http://farm1.static.flickr.com/68/204673907_1089b51a6c.jpg). ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2010, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-creative-uses-for-a-mango/551737/3 "2010-08-28T01:49:50Z")
> [@No\_Me\_Ayudes\_Compadre](#): > > Peel, flower, put on stickā€¦ rub a lime all around it, a couple of dashes of salt, and some chile piquin or chili powder and/or Mexican chamoy (hot tamarind sauce). > > Should look something like [this](http://farm1.static.flickr.com/68/204673907_1089b51a6c.jpg). I LOVE this. Or plain. Any other use for a mango, to me, is just gilding the lily. ---
**Author:** ![tr0psn4j](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/958977/32.png) [@tr0psn4j](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tr0psn4j)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2010, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-creative-uses-for-a-mango/551737/4 "2010-08-28T01:51:40Z")
The few times Iā€™ve tried putting mango in foods, Iā€™ve had the hairy feeling fibers of the mango in the food. Any ways to get around that? ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2010, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-creative-uses-for-a-mango/551737/5 "2010-08-28T02:01:06Z")
There are versions of [som tam](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Som_tam), normally made with papaya, that are made with mango. Iā€™m sure you can find a recipe. ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2010, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-creative-uses-for-a-mango/551737/6 "2010-08-28T02:07:32Z")
Yeah, [hereā€™s one](http://thaifood.about.com/od/thaisnacks/r/greenmangosalad.htm). ---
**Author:** ![Runs\_With\_Scissors](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/278dde/32.png) [@Runs\_With\_Scissors](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Runs_With_Scissors)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2010, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-creative-uses-for-a-mango/551737/7 "2010-08-28T02:30:05Z")
> [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > We bought a lovely mango. What should we do with it? šŸ˜ƒ > > Usually, we mix it with a few other fruits and make a smoothie. Alternately, we cut it up and mix it with onions + cilantro + lime juice to make a mango salsa. However, Iā€™m getting a little bit tired of those, and was really hoping for new ideas and/or flavor combinations. > > Lilā€™ help, please? Mango daiquiri. ---
**Author:** ![Kyla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/eada6e/32.png) [@Kyla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyla)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2010, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-creative-uses-for-a-mango/551737/8 "2010-08-28T02:42:29Z")
Give it to me. nomnomnom. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2010, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-creative-uses-for-a-mango/551737/9 "2010-08-28T03:15:43Z")
Mango and black bean salsa: 1 can Black beans, drained and rinsed 1 Ripe mango, peeled and cut into Ā½ inch pieces Ā¼ cup Red onion, minced 1-2 T Rice wine vinegar 1 tsp Olive oil, extra virgin 2 tsp Ground cumin Ā¼ cup Fresh cilantro, chopped Mix all ingredients, adding cilantro at the end. Chill. This is excellent with grilled halibut or pork. ---
**Author:** ![SeaDragonTattoo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/df705f/32.png) [@SeaDragonTattoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeaDragonTattoo)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2010, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-creative-uses-for-a-mango/551737/10 "2010-08-28T03:49:39Z")
Just - eat it. Mine are usually halfway gone before I can get them all the way cut up. I have added a coarsely chopped mango to just standard guacamole, with some very finely diced tomatillos for some citrus zing offset. Turned out really good. ---
**Author:** ![Fried\_Dough\_Ho](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a88e57/32.png) [@Fried\_Dough\_Ho](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fried_Dough_Ho)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2010, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-creative-uses-for-a-mango/551737/11 "2010-08-28T04:03:55Z")
For me, the sultry Mango is one of the most erotic fruits to shareā€¦ Cut in long strips and pass back and forth, to-and-fro from loversā€™ lipsā€¦ \ ---
**Author:** ![norinew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/eb9ed0/32.png) [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2010, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-creative-uses-for-a-mango/551737/12 "2010-08-28T15:15:14Z")
Just yesterday, I was watching _Guyā€™s Big Bite_ on the Food Network, and he made a cocktail called ā€œThump the Melonā€ that used mango. Lemme see if I can at least recall the basics. In a blender, you put: a peeled, diced mango a cup or two of diced watermelon a half-cup of melon liqueur (like Midori) 1 C of citrus vodka a squirt of lime juice Some ice cubes Blend and pour into fancy glasses. ---
**Author:** ![SeaDragonTattoo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/df705f/32.png) [@SeaDragonTattoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeaDragonTattoo)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2010, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-creative-uses-for-a-mango/551737/13 "2010-08-28T15:59:00Z")
> [@Fried\_Dough\_Ho](#): > > For me, the sultry Mango is one of the most erotic fruits to shareā€¦ Cut in long strips and pass back and forth, to-and-fro from loversā€™ lipsā€¦ > > \ Hawwwttt ---
**Author:** ![freckafree](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/freckafree/32/3050_2.png) [@freckafree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/freckafree)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2010, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-creative-uses-for-a-mango/551737/14 "2010-08-28T16:06:07Z")
Mango sorbet. Cut the mango in chunks and freeze until semi-solid. You donā€™t want it rock hard. Throw chunks in a blender or food processor (I use the latter) and pulse until smooth. You could add additional flavorings or a little cream, but it really doesnā€™t need it. Serve immediately. ---
**Author:** ![F.Pu-du-he-pa-as](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/c89c15/32.png) [@F.Pu-du-he-pa-as](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.Pu-du-he-pa-as)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2010, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-creative-uses-for-a-mango/551737/15 "2010-08-28T19:47:49Z")
Mango lassi, an Indian beverage. Just put equal amounts of mango and yogurt in a blender and whirr until smooth. šŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![tr0psn4j](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/958977/32.png) [@tr0psn4j](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tr0psn4j)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2010, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-creative-uses-for-a-mango/551737/16 "2010-08-28T19:58:22Z")
> [@F.Pu-du-he-pa-as](#): > > Mango lassi, an Indian beverage. Just put equal amounts of mango and yogurt in a blender and whirr until smooth. šŸ™‚ Oh man, those things are delicious. Good suggestion! ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2010, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-creative-uses-for-a-mango/551737/17 "2010-08-28T20:12:29Z")
Mango sticky rice. Sorry, no recipe. ---
**Author:** ![Maggie\_the\_Ocelot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/df705f/32.png) [@Maggie\_the\_Ocelot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maggie_the_Ocelot)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2010, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-creative-uses-for-a-mango/551737/18 "2010-08-28T21:02:19Z")
> [@tr0psn4j](#): > > The few times Iā€™ve tried putting mango in foods, Iā€™ve had the hairy feeling fibers of the mango in the food. Any ways to get around that? Use the other kind of mango. There are two kinds - the hard, fibrous mangoes and the soft mangoes. IMO the soft ones are clearly superior - the texture is like a ripe plum and the flavor is amazing. However, supermarkets tend to carry the hard ones because they ship easier and have a longer shelf life, even though they have little to no flavor. You may have to shop around a bit to find a market that has the soft ones. Itā€™s worth it. ---
**Author:** ![tr0psn4j](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/958977/32.png) [@tr0psn4j](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tr0psn4j)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2010, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-creative-uses-for-a-mango/551737/19 "2010-08-28T21:10:20Z")
> [@Maggie\_the\_Ocelot](#): > > > [@tr0psn4j](#): > > > > The few times Iā€™ve tried putting mango in foods, Iā€™ve had the hairy feeling fibers of the mango in the food. Any ways to get around that? > > Use the other kind of mango. > > There are two kinds - the hard, fibrous mangoes and the soft mangoes. IMO the soft ones are clearly superior - the texture is like a ripe plum and the flavor is amazing. > > However, supermarkets tend to carry the hard ones because they ship easier and have a longer shelf life, even though they have little to no flavor. > > You may have to shop around a bit to find a market that has the soft ones. Itā€™s worth it. Interesting, I didnā€™t know about another type of mango. Iā€™ll have to look for some. ---
**Author:** ![Duke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e8c25b/32.png) [@Duke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2010, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-creative-uses-for-a-mango/551737/20 "2010-08-28T21:14:21Z")
[**The Perfect Master**](http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/465/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-gay-animal) once wrote about a female chimpanzeeā€™s attempt at a creative use for a mango. This is probably not what you were thinking of. Why did I even think about this. Please pass me the brain bleach. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-creative-uses-for-a-mango/551737.md?page=2)