Mango Tango Asia Delight—Dessert for 6
Mango Tango Asia Delight is a refreshing summer dessert combining Thai and Indian flavors. Featuring ripe mangoes, this dish is enhanced with coconut milk, fragrant cardamom, and a hint of lime. Served chilled, it offers a delightful fusion of tropical sweetness and aromatic spices for a unique palate experience.
Meal Type
Dessert
Cuisine
Thai Indian Fusion
Servings
6
Food Stars
Mangoes
Health
Variations
Diets
Variations
Do This With That Stuff
- Peel the 2 large ripe mangoes using a knife and cutting board
- Dice the mangoes into small pieces
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water over medium heat
- Stir the sugar-water mixture with a wooden spoon until the sugar dissolves completely
- Add the diced mangoes to the saucepan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally with the wooden spoon
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool for 10 minutes
- Transfer the mango mixture to a blender and blend until smooth
- Pour the blended mango mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl, discarding any solids left in the strainer
- Add 1 cup coconut milk, 1/2 tsp ground cardamom, and 1 tbsp lime juice to the strained mango mixture in the large bowl and mix well with a spoon for serving until fully combined
- Divide the Mango Tango Asia Delight evenly among 6 dessert bowls using a spoon for serving
- Garnish each dessert bowl with a sprig of mint before serving
Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings
☕ Bitter
- Add 1/4 tsp of ground bitter melon
- Add 1/4 tsp of unsweetened cocoa powder
- Replace sugar with 1/8 cup of sugar
- Increase lime juice to 2 tbsp
🧂 Salty
- Add 1/2 tsp sea salt
- Increase lime juice to 2 tbsp
- Replace sugar with 1/4 cup palm sugar
🍋 Sour
- Increase lime juice to 2 tbsp
- Add 1/4 cup tamarind paste
- Add 1/2 tsp grated lime zest
🌶️ Spicy
- Add 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Add 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- Increase ground cardamom to 3/4 tsp
🍬 Sweet
- Increase sugar to 1/2 cup
- Add 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Add 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- Add 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
🍄 Umami
- Add 1 tbsp soy sauce
- Add 1/2 tsp grated ginger
- Add 1/4 cup chopped unsalted cashews
- Add 1/4 cup chopped unsalted pistachios
🍸 Alcoholic
- Riesling: The fruity and slightly sweet flavor complements the mango and coconut milk in the dish
- Ginger-Infused Vodka: The spiciness of ginger adds a contrast to the sweetness of the dessert
- Thai Basil Mojito: The herbal notes from Thai basil and mint enhance the overall flavors of the Mango Tango Asia Delight
🥤 Non Alcoholic
- Thai Iced Tea: The creamy and sweet flavors complement the mango and coconut milk in the dish
- Lemongrass Ginger Cooler: The refreshing taste of lemongrass and ginger adds a contrast to the sweetness of the dessert
- Sparkling Limeade: The tangy and fizzy limeade balances the rich flavors of Mango Tango Asia Delight
🥓 Keto
- Replace sugar with 1/4 cup erythritol
- Decrease mangoes to 1 large ripe mango
- Increase coconut milk to 1 1/2 cups
- Add 1/2 cup diced avocado
🍆 Mediterranean
- Replace coconut milk with 1 cup Greek yogurt
- Replace ground cardamom with 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Replace lime juice with 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Add 1/4 cup chopped pistachios for garnish instead of mint sprigs
🥑 Paleo
- Replace sugar with 1/4 cup honey
- Remove mint garnish
🐟 Pescatarian
- Add 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
🌱 Vegan
- No changes needed.
🥦 Vegetarian
- No changes needed as the recipe is already vegetarian friendly.
🥩 Whole30
- Replace sugar with 1/4 cup date paste
- Remove mint garnish
🧠 Brain Health
- Replace sugar with 1/4 cup honey
- Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- Add 1 tbsp chia seeds
- Add 1/2 cup blueberries
🌾 Celiac Disease
- No changes needed
💩 Crohns Disease
- Replace sugar with 1/4 cup honey
- Remove mint garnish
🩸 Diabetes
- Replace sugar with 1/4 cup granulated erythritol
- Use light coconut milk instead of regular coconut milk
- Increase lime juice to 1.5 tbsp
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
- No changes are necessary for this recipe, as it is already gluten intolerance friendly.
🫀 Heart Disease
- Replace sugar with 1/4 cup Stevia
- Use 1 cup light coconut milk
- Add 1/4 cup chopped unsalted cashews
❤️ Heart Health
- Replace sugar with 2 tbsp honey
- Use light coconut milk instead of regular coconut milk
- Increase lime juice to 2 tbsp
🧂 High Blood Pressure
- Replace sugar with 1/4 cup stevia
- Use 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- Decrease ground cardamom to 1/4 tsp
🍔 High Cholesterol
- Replace coconut milk with 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- Decrease sugar to 2 tbsp
- Add 1/4 cup chopped unsalted pistachios for garnish instead of mint
🦠 Immune System
- Replace sugar with 1/4 cup honey
- Add 1/2 tsp grated ginger
- Add 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
- Add 1 tbsp chia seeds
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Replace sugar with 1/4 cup granulated erythritol
- Replace coconut milk with 1 cup lactose-free coconut milk
- Decrease ground cardamom to 1/4 tsp
💧 Kidney Disease
- Decrease sugar to 2 tbsp
- Replace coconut milk with 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- Remove mint garnish
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
- No changes needed
🍺 Liver Disease
- Decrease sugar to 1/8 cup
- Replace coconut milk with 1 cup low-fat coconut milk
- Remove mint garnish
🤰 Pregnancy
- No changes needed
Beti’s Reflections
It was a sweltering summer day when I stumbled upon this divine Mango Tango Asia Delight recipe. I was exploring the bustling markets of Bangkok, and my taste buds were craving something sweet and refreshing. A local vendor introduced me to this Thai Indian fusion dessert, and it was love at first bite!
Mango Tango Asia Delight is a delightful dessert that serves six people. It’s perfect for those who adore tropical flavors and aromatic spices. However, if you have an allergy to mango or any other ingredient listed, please exercise caution.
The star of this dish is the ripe mangoes, which bring a natural sweetness and vibrant color to the dessert. Coconut milk adds a creamy richness that complements the mangoes perfectly. Ground cardamom brings an exotic warmth to the dish, while lime juice adds a zesty tang that balances out the sweetness. Sugar and water create a simple syrup that enhances the mango flavor, and mint sprigs serve as a refreshing garnish.
To make this Mango Tango Asia Delight, start by peeling and dicing two large ripe mangoes. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely. Add the diced mangoes to the saucepan and cook for five minutes before removing from heat to cool for ten minutes. Blend the mango mixture until smooth, then strain it into a large bowl using a fine mesh strainer. Add coconut milk, ground cardamom, and lime juice to the strained mixture, mixing well until fully combined. Divide this delightful concoction among six dessert bowls and garnish each with a sprig of mint before serving.
In conclusion, Mango Tango Asia Delight is an exquisite summer treat that combines Thai Indian flavors in perfect harmony. This easy-to-make dessert will surely impress your guests with its unique blend of ingredients and refreshing taste! So go ahead – indulge in this exotic mango dessert idea that will transport you to the tropical paradise of your dreams.



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