Mangoes

Fresh mangoes are amongst the finest fruits in the world. Soft, sweet, ripe mangoes make an excellent dessert, fit for any occasion.
When buying fresh mangoes, look for those with a strong mango aroma, and a clear yellow skin with reddish patches. Ripe fruits should also yield slightly when squeezed.
A mango has a large stone. To serve, cut this out and either peel and cut into slices or, and this is the method used in most restaurants, cut the fruit in half along its length leaving the skin on. Cut out the stone, and turn the fruit inside out revealing the flesh uppermost. Make slits in the flesh, right down to the skin, lengthwise about ½ inch (1cm) apart and then crosswise to create a 'hedgehog'.