Mexican Mango Food

AUTHENTIC MANGONADA RECIPE

Steps:

• Add the frozen mango, mango nectar, lime juice and ice in a blender.
• Cover and puree on medium speed. Blend until smooth. About 1 minute.
• On two small plates, add some chili lime powder to one and chamoy in the other. Grab your cup, dip the edge on the chamoy, then transfer to the chili lime powder plate.
• Swirl some chamoy on the sides of the cup.
• Pour some Mangonada mixture in the cup, top with fresh mango chunks and sprinkle with chili lime powder. Add more chamoy on top, optional.
• Garnish each glass with a tamarind candy stick and a thick straw or a spoon. Enjoy immediately!

MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Combine 1 diced mango, 1 diced red bell pepper, 1/3 cup chopped red onion, 2 tablespoons each fresh lime juice and finely chopped fresh cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon ground ancho chile and a pinch of cayenne pepper in a medium bowl; season to taste with salt. (The salsa can be covered and refrigerated for up to 4 hours.)

MEXICAN MANGO CAKE

Steps:

• Cake: Position a rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Liberally butter and flour a 10-inch tube or Bundt pan.
• Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl. In another large bowl, using an electric mixer beat the 1 /12 cups of butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, beating well after each addition. In batches, add the flour mixture, alternating with the buttermilk and ending with the flour mixture.
• Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake until the cake is golden and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 to 50 minutes. Transfer the cake to a wire rack and cool completely in the pan. Invert the cake onto the wire rack, then put it on a cake plate or platter. (Cooks Note: The cake can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and store at room temperature.)
• Topping: Combine the mango, water, sugar cream cheese and tequila, if using, in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and thick, adding extra water, if needed. Taste and adjust the sweetness with extra sugar, if needed.
• Spoon the mango topping evenly over the top of the cake and decorate with edible flowers, if desired
• Cut into slices and serve.

MEXICAN MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients and chill several hours (preferably overnight). Serve with tortilla chips. (Also a great topping for fish, etc.).

MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in the order given. Let stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving. It should be used the same day it is made.

MEXICAN MANGO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine avocados, tomatoes, mango, mixed greens, romaine lettuce, red onion, and green onions in a bowl. Toss salad until evenly mixed.
• Combine lime juice, olive oil, sugar, red pepper, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl. Whisk dressing until blended. Pour into the salad; toss briefly and serve.