Super sweet and oh-so-delicious, Keitt (pronounced keet) mangoes are grown here in sunny California! Did you know that Keitt mangoes are left on the tree longer than imported mangoes? This results in them being a sweeter tasting fruit with a nice, smooth texture.
Don't let the green fool you!
Though their skin may turn a bit golden, Keitt mangos may remain a deep green even when ripe! To check for ripeness, give it a slight squeeze, and it should yield under gentle pressure - similar to an avocado. If your mango still needs a little time to finish ripening, leave it out at room temperature. Once ripe, you can store it in the fridge and use within a few days.
HOW TO CUT A MANGO
The flesh of the mango is a striking golden-orange. There is a large flat seed in the center that needs to be removed. Learn how to easily cube your mango using these quick steps in the video above.
FRESH MANGO RECIPES
Watermelon Mango Salsa
A little sweet and spicy, this cool and crisp salsa is delicious on chips, crackers or tacos. It's the perfect recipe to try with your California Grown Keitt Mangoes!
Click here for the recipe.
Mango Lassi
This refreshing mango drink is perfect for a hot summer day or when eating something spicy.
Ingredients:
(serves two)
1 Keitt mango
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup milk
4 teaspoons sugar, to taste
1 dash ground cardamom
coconut flakes for garnish (optional)
Directions:
Peel and remove the pit from the mango, then chop the flesh into chunks and measure out one cup (reserve the rest for another recipe.) Put the mango, yogurt, milk, sugar and cardamom into a blender and blend for 2 minutes.
Pour into glasses and serve. Sprinkle with coconut or more cardamom if desired.
Strawberry Salsa with Cinnamon Chip
This salsa is like a mini fruit salad that you eat with cinnamon-sugar chips. Our favorite part about this recipe is how adaptable this salsa can be. In the summer, you could easily make this salsa and feature mango, cantaloupe, or peaches. We enjoy eating this salsa with homemade sugar chips, but this sweeter salsa would also be good with yogurt, topped on oatmeal or plain as a snack. Store leftover salsa in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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Mighty Mango & Avocado Smoothie
Ingredients:
(serves one)
1 Keitt mango, pit removed and peeled
1 avocado, pit removed and peeled
1 cup strawberries, stems removed
1/4 or more apple juice
Directions:
Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and mix until combined. Add more apple juice depending on your smoothie thickness preference (more apple juice will help thin the smoothie out and make it easier to sip through a straw).
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