Our Best Mango Recipes

April 05, 2019
Photo: Iain Bagwell
Need a serious flavor boost in your dessert, savory dish, or beverage? Add some mango. In addition to making your food taste like sunshine, mango adds a delightful velvety texture that can't be replicated. 
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Mango Sticky Rice with Coconut-Lime Sauce

Jamie Vespa
Mango Sticky Rice with Coconut-Lime Sauce Recipe

Mango sticky rice is a sweet, creamy, and tangy dessert that's popular street fare in Thailand. Luckily, you won’t have to cross the Pacific to enjoy this Thai treat—we’ve devised an easy way to make sticky rice with mango at home. Find sticky rice, also called Thai sweet rice or glutinous rice, at Asian markets. The traditional method calls for soaking the rice overnight, then steaming it in a bamboo steamer basket. Our clever method steams the rice in a shallow perforated metal colander placed inside a pot of boiling water (you can also use a mesh colander, but it’s more difficult to clean). While the sticky rice steams, cut the mango and whip up the indulgent coconut-lime sauce. Cooked sticky rice doesn’t keep well, so for the best flavor and texture, enjoy this dish as soon as possible.

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Striped Yogurt-and-Sorbet 'Ice Cream' Sandwiches

Jennifer Causey
Striped Yogurt-and-Sorbet 'Ice Cream' Sandwiches Recipe

When you were a kid, there was nothing better than ripping open the package of an ice cream sandwich and getting that chocolate cookie sludge all over your fingers. But now you're an adult of sophisticated tastes, and you need an ice cream sandwich recipe to match. Enter: Striped yogurt-and-sorbet sandwiches. Vanilla frozen yogurt, mango sorbet, and raspberry sorbet are layered between two crunchy molasses spice cookies. They look beautiful and taste even better. Maybe even good enough to forget the ice cream sandwich of your youth. 

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Black Bean Tostadas with Mango-Avocado Salsa

Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke
Black Bean Tostadas with Mango-Avocado Salsa Recipe

You can substitute pinto beans for black beans if you wish. Remember to pick through the bag of dried beans for little pebbles or shriveled beans before dumping them in the slow cooker. The Mango-Avocado Salsa is also a tasty topping for grilled chicken or fish, or serve it with pita or tortilla chips. We love taking a hearty, flavorful protein like these Slow-Cooker Black Beans and giving it an exotic spin! Your family will love these build-your-own tostadas. We make the bacon optional in this recipe, for those looking for a veggie-only dish. Though, the flavor from the salty bacon slices is hard to beat in any recipe.

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Mango-Rum Kefir Lassi

Caitlin Bensel
Mango-Rum Kefir Lassi Recipe

A little rum-spiration turns the popular Indian yogurt shake into a boozy brunch beverage or cooling poolside cocktail. Kefir offers that good lactic acid bacteria that helps fight off harmful bacteria and aid in digestion.

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Grilled Scallop-and-Mango Salad

Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer
Grilled Scallop-and-Mango Salad Recipe

This fast and fresh seafood salad is a great meal for lazy beach days or busy weeknights. Choose fresh, not frozen, scallops for the best results. Can’t find Little Gem lettuce? Substitute mixed baby greens or chopped romaine lettuce.

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Orange Dreamsicle Smoothie

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen
Orange Dreamsicle Smoothie Recipe

Segment the orange over a bowl to catch all of those tasty juices, and add them to the blender before processing. You can buy frozen mangoes, but for the creamiest sip, start with fresh, and freeze overnight.

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Shrimp and Bean Burrito Bowl 

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine 
Shrimp and Bean Burrito Bowl  Recipe

Sweet chili sauce is not too sweet, spicy, or salty--great for an instant glaze on the shrimp, in marinades, or as a dipping sauce for spring rolls or chicken kebabs. Find it in the international aisle of most supermarkets. If you can't find it, sub regular chili sauce (such as Heinz), or skip the sauce and squeeze a lime wedge over top. For a vegetarian main, use cubed tofu instead of shrimp, and use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock in the bean mixture. Serve with Mango-Jalapeño Slaw. 

 

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Mango Royale

Photo: Thomas J. Story
Mango Royale Recipe

American ice box cake meets Filipino crema de fruta (a layered cake often made with canned fruit cocktail) in Isa Fabro's fresh, creamy dessert. "It's American and Filipino at the same time--like me!" says the chef at Unit 120 in Los Angeles. You'll need a 9-in. springform pan, and a small offset spatula is helpful for spreading. Mangoes may need a few days to ripen in a paper bag.

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Passion Pisco Punch

Victor Protasio
Passion Pisco Punch Recipe

A tropical spin on the South American classic, this version uses zingy passion fruit and mango to add brightness to pisco. You might be lucky enough to find passion fruit at your regular supermarket year-round, but it’s more widely available at Asian, Latin, and gourmet supermarkets. Rich in immune-boosting vitamin C and anti-inflammatory polyphenols, the most common variety looks like a purple-brown egg and has a sweet-tart flavor.

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Griddled Chicken and Mango Sandwiches

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen
Griddled Chicken and Mango Sandwiches Recipe

This flavorful griddled sandwich is filled with chicken, arugula, mango, jalapeno, and feta cheese. 

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Pineapple-Coconut Tapioca

Oxmoor House
Pineapple-Coconut Tapioca Recipe
Small pearl tapioca combined with coconut milk and fresh pineapple makes a simple tropics-inspired treat. The key to success is using small pearl tapioca, not instant or minute tapioca. Fresh mango or papaya works equally well as a substitute for the fresh pineapple.

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Mango Guacamole

Photo: Christopher Testani; Styling: Paige Hicks
Mango Guacamole Recipe

Offering sweet and tangy notes, mangoes balance perfectly against rich and creamy avocado.

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Berry-Mango-Almond Shake

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen
Berry-Mango-Almond Shake Recipe

Serve as a special dessert, or divide this fruity shake into smaller portions for a cool and creamy afternoon treat.

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Trinidadian Mango Chow

All photos by Teresa Sabga
Trinidadian Mango Chow Recipe
Green mangos and hot peppers make a classic Caribbean dish that’s finger-stinging good

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Sweet Potato Cakes with Chicken and Poblano Relish

Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez  
Sweet Potato Cakes with Chicken and Poblano Relish Recipe

Crispy potato cakes are a no-brainer for leftover roasted potatoes and are the perfect canvas for so many flavors from sweet to spicy. These cakes are topped with a smoky poblano relish and shredded chicken to make a meal. Quick-cooking oats add heft and sturdiness to the patties without weighing them down. Swap the all-purpose flour for rice or oat flour for a gluten-free main. The potato cakes would also be a fantastic appetizer: Form smaller patties before cooking and top with the poblano mixture or a fresh mango salsa.

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Tahini Chicken with Bok Choy and Mango Salad

Photo: Caitlin Bensel
Tahini Chicken with Bok Choy and Mango Salad Recipe

Tahini and honey create a beautifully charred crust on grilled chicken thighs in seconds. Sliced baby bok choy adds plenty of crunch and a faintly nutty flavor to the slaw. You can use fresh navel orange sections in place of the mango.

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Mango Ice-Cream Sandwiches

Mango Ice-Cream Sandwiches Recipe

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Pickled Mango

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Pickled Mango Recipe

Sweet and tangy pickled mango is a delightful addition to salads, fish tacos, sandwiches, and more. Of course, it also makes for a fantastically refreshing snack enjoyed straight from the jar. 

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Griddled Banana, Mango, and Jalapeño Sandwiches

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen
Griddled Banana, Mango, and Jalapeño Sandwiches Recipe

Be sure to coarsely mash the banana; you want to keep some texture there. Serving to kids with sensitive palates? Leave off the jalapeño; the sandwiches will still be great. For a killer brunch, serve with an over-easy egg.

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Mango F'rosé

Photo: Greg Dupree; Styling: Margaret Monroe Dickey
Mango F'rosé Recipe

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Pan-Seared Tuna Tacos with Avocado and Mango Salsa

Photo: Jennifer Causey Styling: Claire Spollen
Pan-Seared Tuna Tacos with Avocado and Mango Salsa Recipe

These simple, vibrant tacos rely largely on superfresh ingredients for the fullest flavor potential. Opt for just-ripe avocados and tuna from a source you trust.

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Pineapple-Mango Breakfast Bowls

Photo: Alison Miksch
Pineapple-Mango Breakfast Bowls Recipe

Take your taste buds to the tropics with these fruit-and-yogurt-filled pineapple boats.

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Sunny Mango-Habanero Guacamole

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Rachael Burrow
Sunny Mango-Habanero Guacamole Recipe

Ripe habaneros bring the heat, plus a fruity, floral flavor that pairs perfectly with fresh mango.

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Mango Rum Punch Sorbet

Mango Rum Punch Sorbet Recipe

Creating the coolest scoops is as easy as 1, 2, 3.

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Grilled Mango-Habanero Jerk Chicken

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower
Grilled Mango-Habanero Jerk Chicken Recipe

You probably have all the ingredients on hand to make this quick spice rub. Water or chicken stock can be substituted for rum in the mango sauce.

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Mango-Coconut Chutney

Caitlin Bensel
Mango-Coconut Chutney Recipe

This condiment is a great way to use up mango that’s gotten a little too ripe. Delicious on sandwiches and in curries and vinaigrettes, it’s also a stunning addition to a cheese board.

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Shaved Mango-and-Cabbage Salad

Victor Protasio
Shaved Mango-and-Cabbage Salad Recipe

A slightly firm, underripe mango will shave more easily.

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Champagne Mangoes with Lime and Sea Salt

Champagne Mangoes with Lime and Sea Salt Recipe

You can keep the flesh on the skin, "porcupine-style."

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Coconut Yogurt Mango Lassi

PHOTO BY ALEX TEPPER
Coconut Yogurt Mango Lassi Recipe
A dairy-free delight

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Tuna Poke with Mango and Avocado

Greg DuPree
Tuna Poke with Mango and Avocado Recipe

Find fresh or frozen wakame seaweed at Asian markets. You can also use fresh or frozen premixed seaweed salad. The tuna and avocado make this dish a potassium powerhouse. Serve atop brown rice, if you like.

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Mango Cream Pie

Mango Cream Pie Recipe
Make a tropical cream pie by adding mango nectar to the cream filling and topping the pie with fresh mango slices, whipped cream and mint.

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Black Sticky Rice Porridge with Fresh Mango and Papaya

Photo and video by Alex Tepper
Black Sticky Rice Porridge with Fresh Mango and Papaya Recipe
Chef Louis Tikaram tops black sticky rice with bright fruit for a healthy, happy start to the day

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SoCal Fruit Cart Margarita

Jennifer Causey
SoCal Fruit Cart Margarita Recipe

The inspiration for this tropical cocktail comes from ensalada de fruta con chile, Mexico's spicy fruit salad. Pack the heat with Tajin Clasico’s chili pepper and lime seasoning and a grilled pineapple ring garnish, infuse fruity flavor with papaya-pineapple nectar, mango liqueur, and finish with reposado tequila. The result? A tropical margarita ready for the hottest of pool days. 

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Horchata Icebox Cake with Spiced Mango

Photo: Greg Dupree; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford
Horchata Icebox Cake with Spiced Mango Recipe

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Tropical Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Tropical Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

These no-cook lettuce wraps are impressive enough for a party but easy enough to pull off on the busiest weeknight. The chicken salad, which is livened up with a touch of jalapeño, lime zest, and honey, earned rave reviews in the Test Kitchen. Assemble the wraps and serve them family-style on a large platter, or set out all of the components in bowls and let everyone help themselves. It’s not often that you come across a 15-minute recipe that’s light but filling enough for a meal. These lettuce wraps pack a little heat and a little sweet. Wrapped in tender butter lettuce and garnished with cashews for crunch, these lettuce wraps have more flavor and texture than you would expect in their small package. Filled with sweet mango and a hint of lime juice, one Test Kitchen professional said these wraps are “a wonderful taste of the tropics.” Lettuce wraps are easily portable, so we recommend making extra chicken mixture to pack for lunch during the week. The chicken mixture, mango, cashew, and cilantro leaves don’t have to remain in lettuce wraps, though. Serve this tropical creation in a whole-wheat wrap or over a bed of leafy greens for a healthy lunch or dinner options. With this healthy recipe, there are enough possibilities to add it to your weekly rotation.

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Strawberry-Mango Semifreddo

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Hadas Smirnoff
Strawberry-Mango Semifreddo Recipe

This simple dessert earned high marks from our Test Kitchen for its gorgeous colors and bright flavors. Creamy mango sorbet is a delightful match for strawberry ice cream. Make this beauty up to 5 days before serving. Semifreddo, an Italian word meaning “half cold,” refers to any of the various chilled or partially frozen deserts, including cakes, ice creams, and custards. A little dressier than a plain bowl of ice cream and bursting with the flavors of the season, this Strawberry-Mango Semifreddo will be an instant hit when you serve it at baby showers, bridal teas, or Sunday suppers with the family. Since you can make it in advance and keep chilled until serving, your party preparations become much easier.

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