Mexican Style Mango

What is more delicious than fresh juicy mango? For me - nothing. Here is a quick tutorial of how to enjoy fresh mango, Mexican style! You will need:

• a mango
• a stick, or fork, or knife
• one lime (I used a key lime)
• salt
• chili powder
• Tajin seasoning (optional)
  

Step One: Wash the outer skin of the mango. You won't eat it but it's always a good idea to wash it anyway. Then take a fork or knife or strong skewer and stab the bottom of the mango hard! This part is especially satisfying but try not to squish the fruit too much. Once it's on there nice and tight, go ahead and peel the skin away as best you can. (Note: the stick/fork/knife is optional. You can still enjoy the mango without it. This just makes it a little less messy...but only a little....)


Step Two: Slice that lime. Yum.

Step Three: Squeeze the lime juice over the entire mango. I like it extra limey so I use the whole little lime. But do it according to your taste.

(please excuse that salt shaker. It has mango on it...)

Step 4: This is where it gets really Mexican. I know what you're thinking - "SALT? CHILE POWDER? NASTY!" but I promise it's delicious. Sprinkle chili powder over the mango. Again, do this according to your taste and don't make it too spicy! Then sprinkle on a touch of salt. If you want to get fancy you can use Tajin, which is a chili/lime/salt mixture you can buy at the store in the Hispanic isle.

Step Five: Bite into that mango and enjoy it's goodness.

Love me some Mexican Mango:)

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Hot Chocolate and Saucy Eggs

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