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Celebrate mango season with this collection of the very best mango recipes from around the world! Mangos are the sweetest, juiciest tropical fruit ever.
If you’ve got a bumper crop of ripe mangos — at our ranch in Guatemala they fall from the trees like rain — and are wondering what to do with them all, then this post is for you!
Nutritional Benefits of Mango Fruit
Not only are mangoes super delicious but they’re one of the world’s healthiest fruits. Packed with Vitamin C, Vitamin A, dietary fiber, potassium and anti-oxidants, their sweet, creamy texture is a treat you can feel good about indulging in.
So, go ahead, celebrate mango season by making a batch of mango recipes at the same time. Many of these mango recipes freeze beautifully.
Best Mango Recipes from Around the World
Did you know that there are over 1,000 varieties of mangos in the world? Mangoes are found throughout Thailand, India, Pakistan, the Caribbean and Mexico. Each region has their own favourite variety of mango and local recipe.
We’ve gathered the very best mango recipes from around the world. They’re sweet, savoury and spicy! Many of them don’t even require cooking!
With these appetizers, mains and desserts from Australia to Vietnam, you’re sure to find a new and exciting way to enjoy this delicious and vitamin-rich tropical fruit.
25+ Best Mango Recipes from Around the World
A chilled mango and tapioca pudding from Australia. Mangoes are loved by Aussies and grown in tropical and subtropical regions of the land down under.
This hearty Jamaican-inspired one-pot stew features shredded chicken thighs and butternut squash in coconut curry broth with rum and mango .
This tropical strawberry mango lemonade is the perfect non-alcoholic cocktail for celebrating summer! It captures the easy-going spirit of the season with its five simple ingredients and mix of fresh flavours.
Pickled Mango, known as Amba in the Middle East, is sweet and tangy pickle served on the side with sandwiches or falafel.
Enjoy a fresh take on the classic French dessert with this modern Dairy-Free Mango Crème Brûlée that is naturally gluten-free, lactose-free, coconut-based and Paleo-friendly.
Inspired by a treat discovered in Maui, Hawaii, this Mango Brown Sugar Bread is a perfectly sweet quick bread. Bursting with mango and brown sugar flavours, it’s a delicious mango recipe.
This Aamrakhand is a delicious and fluffy Indian mousse made with yogurt and mango.
Inspired by a popular dessert in San Diego, California , this Mango Tart uses fresh, ripe mangos and coconut cream to make a delicious dessert that’s gluten-free, Paleo-friendly, refined sugar-free, and vegan! The recipe includes step by step photos for how to make a beautiful mango flower.
Delicious Mango kuchen, a coffee cake with fresh mango slices and touch of cardamom from southern India.
Sweet, spicy and sour, this delicious Mango Curry is a Sri Lankan classic and favorite. Simple to make and packed with a great depth of flavor, like any good curry. Perfect dish to use up seasonal mangoes that are slightly underripe.
Looking for a fresh flavor to try out on your homemade kombucha? This Mango Kombucha recipe is easy to brew and makes for a perfect balance between sweet and tart!
Classic American ribs with the tropical fusion of fresh mango, soy sauce and sesame
A classic Southeast Asian dessert! Yummy sticky rice smothered with creamy sweet coconut sauce, then paired with sweet, juicy fresh mangos. Super easy to make as well!
Chicken salad gets a flavour boost in this colourful mixed fruit salad featuring curried chicken made with coconut and macadamia nuts.
This is a South American breakfast dish made with a few ingredients. It is creamy, healthy and so refreshing! It brings the tropics to your mouth!
An Italian classic goes tropical in this creamy coconut panna cotta topped with sun-drenched mango. This healthy treat features a base of sweet dates and walnuts.
Tasty curry made with mangoes, aromatic spices and coconut milk. Sweet, spicy and creamy flavors make this curry a favorite. A must try recipe in the mango season. Its vegan and gluten free too!
Scones may have originated in Ireland but these delicious bites boast plenty of tropical flair thanks to sweet chunks of fresh mango. Blackberries add an extra boost of colour and flavour in these delicious breakfast treats.
This delicious salmon dish is Jamaican Jerk inspired and Whole30 (no sugar) friendly!
Enjoy a taste of Hawaii with these fluffy Hawaiian Mango Muffins. They're also super easy to make and freeze beautifully!
This easy, make-ahead Mango French Toast Casserole bursts with fresh tropical flavour and is perfect for a carefree weekend breakfast or a special occasion.
This easy, no-bake mango mousse pie is creamy and not too heavy. Enjoy it as a bright finish to any meal or a special occasion dessert.
Mango Royale Icebox Cake is variation on a popular Filipino dessert called Crema de Fruta. This quick and easy dessert is simply made with graham crackers, whipped cream, and fresh mangoes.
Enjoy this refreshing mango and black bean salsa on grilled chicken, on fish tacos or as an appetizer with tacos chips. It's as versatile as it is delicious!
A must-try staple at Indian and Pakistani restaurants around the world! Mango Lassi is, in essence, a mango and yoghurt smoothie. Refreshing, tasty, and great for your stomach. Have it on its own or just after a meal. Besides, it only takes five minutes to make!
This delightful and slightly spicy mango salad from Vietnam uses mint, red onion, chili, and a sour-savory dressing for a refreshing and tantalizing salad. Top with crushed peanuts for even more deliciousness!
Mastani is Pune’s popular drink recipe. This is nothing but the thick milkshake in this mango milkshake topped with ice cream, nuts, tutti frutti and cherry.
Easy Spicy Mango Chutney with a chilli kick, fruity & delicious! Fab Food 4 All
Easy Spicy Mango Chutney is a fusion of beautiful sweet mango, Indian spices, ginger, garlic and red chilli. Bursting with flavour and the perfect accompaniment to curries, cold meats and cheese – this delicious mango chutney really packs a punch!
Mango and Coconut are match made in heaven .The goodness in this mango burfi is you need just 3 basic ingredients to make this addictive Indian dessert.
Mango graham cake is a popular dessert in the Philippines. Also called mango float, it’s cold, sweet and so easy to make. Just layer graham crackers, sweetened cream, mangoes and enjoy.
Perfect for a summer barbecue or fiesta, this sparkling mango cocktail inspired by a classic in Los Cabos, Mexico is super light and refreshing.
These tropical popsicles packed with mango and coconut are a refreshing summer treat!
You'll love the light, bright flavours of this mango coconut fried rice. It's made with tofu, peppers and creamy coconut milk - delish!
What to Serve with These Mango Recipes:
- Grilled Steak in Beer Marinade with Salsa Fresca
- Guatemalan Watercress Fritters
- Black Beans and Rice – Arroz Negro
- Fresh and Easy Guatemalan Guacamole
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Dividing her time between Canada, Guatemala and Mexico (or the nearest tropical beach), Michele Peterson is the founder of A Taste for Travel. Her award-winning travel and food writing has appeared in Lonely Planet’s cookbook Mexico: From the Source, National Geographic Traveler, Fodor’s and 100+ other publications.
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Denise Browning
Hi Michele! Thank you for including my mango lime smoothie among these delicious mango recipes. They are all so mouthwatering. I am sharing it!
Camilla Hawkins
Loving all these mango recipes! Thank you for including my chutney!