Good day to all. I work at one of the flag quarters, and I have a dilemma. We have a mango tree in the yard that gives roughly 30 mangoes a day. So far I have made mango bread, sorbet, ice cream, jam, chilled soup, salsa, smoothies and plain old just froze a ton. Anyone have any ideas how to use them up? Any great recipes or thoughts? The admiral doesn't like to waste them, but I am running out of ideas.

Thanks

For some reason it says I am not a member anymore. I changed my name so hopefully it will work now.

Give 'em away to local homeless assistance or soup kitchens?
http://www.ftpf.org/index.php
http://www.villageharvest.org/

I have planted some already. I have used all the seeds from the fruits/veggies I can. I have an avocado tree started, but no update on the mango seeds I planted.

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Originally posted by 13669935:
Good day to all. I work at one of the flag quarters, and I have a dilemma. We have a mango tree in the yard that gives roughly 30 mangoes a day. So far I have made mango bread, sorbet, ice cream, jam, chilled soup, salsa, smoothies and plain old just froze a ton. Anyone have any ideas how to use them up? Any great recipes or thoughts? The admiral doesn't like to waste them, but I am running out of ideas.

Thanks

Dried mango strips....yum, store well, travel well, chew well. (could be a great reason to have the admiral get you a dehydrator).

--M

That's an idea. I'll see what I can do without a dehydrator because the vice comm. froze all the SCA's funds. At least that's what I heard when ours were frozen. Only purchases that were on the spendplan already are authorized. Oh well. Is there another way to dehydrate them without a dehydrator? That would still be safe?

The Mangover...



...Infused Vodka, Mango Liqueur, and mango puree

Enjoy!

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Originally posted by IamHobab:
That's an idea. I'll see what I can do without a dehydrator because the vice comm. froze all the SCA's funds. At least that's what I heard when ours were frozen. Only purchases that were on the spendplan already are authorized. Oh well. Is there another way to dehydrate them without a dehydrator? That would still be safe?

Morale Funds! or hit up your local AUX, often there are people that have them and don't use them anymore... well onwards.

http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/dry/dryingmangoleather.html info on "mango leather", not quite dried strips but another form, includes methods for drying NOT using a dehydrator. (some good links at the bottom of that page too.)

side note...I wonder if a BBQ could be rigged as a dehydrator...hmm

small production method (might work with a convection oven at low low low temps) http://www.min.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph/recipe/mango_dried.html

build your own... (circa 1943) actually, there are lots of plans/designs online that you could have someone put together...

Keep us posted!

--Mark
(also...jams and canning are possibilies.) My mom made a mango chutney with a little "heat" (jalapenos?) that goes well with lamb.

oh, a whole bunch of other mango recipies...mango cobbler? sounds great!

yummy mango

--Mark

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Originally posted by JerryG:
The Mangover...



...Infused Vodka, Mango Liqueur, and mango puree

Enjoy!

Along those lines, I have a jar of vodka with mango soaking in it, in my fridge...makes great garnish for drinks, or snacks.

--M

Hey those are pretty good recipes. I'll try out what I can. Where are you stationed now? I want to go to cali next year.

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Originally posted by IamHobab:
Hey those are pretty good recipes. I'll try out what I can. Where are you stationed now? I want to go to cali next year.

SF Bay Area. (I cook for fun ).

--M

My favourite mango drink:

a mango lassi!!!!


http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Mango-Lassi-II/Detail.aspx

I used to drink it everyday when I was a kid. Its delicious.


<--always wanted to go FS, never became (long story)

MANGO CHEESECAKE
Pureed fresh mango gives this cheesecake a light and soft texture and subtle tropical fruit flavor.

Makes 12 servings.

ingredients
Crust
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup sugar
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Filling
3 large very ripe mangoes (each about 13 ounces), peeled, pitted, coarsely chopped
3 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs

Sliced peeled pitted mangoes
preparation
For crust:
Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly butter 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides. Stir cracker crumbs and sugar in medium bowl to blend. Add melted butter and stir until evenly moistened. Press crumb mixture firmly onto bottom (not sides) of prepared pan. Bake until crust is set, about 12 minutes. Cool completely. Maintain oven temperature.
For filling:
Puree mangoes in processor until smooth. Set aside 2 cups mango puree (reserve any remaining puree for another use). Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in large bowl until smooth. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add 2 cups mango puree and beat until well blended. Pour filling over crust in pan.

Bake cake until set and puffed and golden around edges (center may move very slightly when pan is gently shaken), about 1 hour 25 minutes. Cool cake 1 hour. Refrigerate uncovered overnight. Run small knife between cake and sides of pan to loosen. Remove pan sides. Transfer cake to platter. Cut into wedges and serve with sliced mangoes.

Bon Appétit, September 2001

Quite Yummy, give it a try.

That's a great one FS_Chef. Thanks a bunch.