Mango makes a welcome addition to any table with its delicious taste, smooth texture and attractive aroma. The versatility of the mango lends itself to exciting and innovate presentations, depending on your recipe or the occasion you are catering for. To find out how to best serve a mango, see our mango serving suggestions below. Happy entertaining!
To serve a sliced mango:
1. Cut off both ends of the mango with a sharp knife.
2. Peel from top to bottom along curvature of the mango using a vegetable peeler.
3. Cut fruit into thin slices by carving lengthwise along the stone.
4. Fan onto a plate and garnish in the middle with flowers or a serving of cottage cheese.
To serve a mango without the skin:
1. Slice off the mango's cheeks lengthwise on both sides, cutting close to the stone.
2. Separate the mango's cheeks completely from the stone, saving the tasty center.
3. Use a spoon to scoop out the mango flesh from the cheeks.
4. Arrange in a pile on a plate, garnish and serve with a fork.
To serve a cubed mango:
1. Use the hedgehog method of peeling to obtain mango cubes.
2. Turn the scored mango halves inside out to separate the cubes.
3. Slice off squares with a knife into a bowl.
4. Serve fruit on its own with a fork or add a dollop of whipped cream on top before eating.
To serve a mango on a fork
1. Cut the skin of your mango on top crosswise, creating four sections.
2. Pull the skin away from the mango until half-way down the length of the fruit, leaving the skin flaps hang slightly away from the mango, creating an attractive rose-like look.
3. Place the uncut bottom of the mango on a fork and serve.
