Grilled Mango Cheeks with Lime

Name: Grilled Mango Cheeks with Lime
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Australian
Ingredients: 4 large ripe mangoes (Kensington Pride or similar); 2 tbsp coconut oil; 2 tbsp brown sugar; Juice of 2 limes; Coconut ice cream for serving; Fresh mint leaves; Pinch of chilli flakes (optional)

Grilled Mango Cheeks (GRILD MANG-oh CHEEKS)

Grilled Mango Cheeks

⏱ Prep Time 10 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 197 kcal

Juicy Bowen or Kensington Pride mango cheeks scored in a cross-hatch, grilled until caramelised, and served with a squeeze of lime and a scoop of coconut ice cream.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 2.0g

Carbs 36.0g

Fat 5.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

barbecue or grill pan sharp knife

Presentation Guide

Vessel: plate

Garnishes: mint leaves, lime wedge, chilli flakes

Accompaniments: coconut ice cream

Ingredients

4 large ripe mangoes (Kensington Pride or similar)
2 tbsp coconut oil
2 tbsp brown sugar
Juice of 2 limes
Coconut ice cream for serving
Fresh mint leaves
Pinch of chilli flakes (optional)

Instructions

1
Slice the cheeks off each mango, cutting as close to the stone as possible.
2
Score the flesh in a cross-hatch pattern, cutting to but not through the skin.
3
Brush cut surfaces with coconut oil and sprinkle with brown sugar.
4
Grill flesh-side down on a hot barbecue or grill pan for 2-3 min until caramelised grill marks appear.
5
Flip and grill skin-side down for 1 min to warm through.
6
Serve immediately with a squeeze of fresh lime juice, a scoop of coconut ice cream, and a scatter of mint.

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Did You Know?

The town of Bowen in Queensland is Australia's mango capital, producing a third of the nation's mangoes and home to a 10-metre-tall "Big Mango" monument that was once famously "stolen" as a publicity stunt.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

barbecue or grill pan
sharp knife

Garnishing

mint leaves, lime wedge, chilli flakes

Accompaniments

coconut ice cream

The Story Behind Grilled Mango Cheeks with Lime

Mangoes arrived in Australia with South Asian labourers in the 19th century and thrived in tropical Queensland. Grilling mango cheeks on the barbecue became a popular Australian summer dessert tradition, combining the country's barbecue culture with its abundant tropical fruit. It represents the laid-back, outdoor character of Australian dining.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed summer dessert 📜 Origins: Tropical Queensland tradition

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