Name: Barbecue mojito mango cheeks recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: australian
Ingredients: 4 large ripe mangoes; 100mL white rum; 2 limes, juiced; 1/4 cup white sugar; Mint ice cream, to serve; 1/2 cup white sugar; 1/4 cup mint leaves

by magnumandco Last updated on 01/28/2020

The king of fruit is the perfect addition to any weekend barbecue. Sweet and savoury, this mango dish will be a crowd favourite! - magnumandco

Ingredients

4 large ripe mangoes
100mL white rum
2 limes, juiced
1/4 cup white sugar
Mint ice cream, to serve

Mint sugar

1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup mint leaves

Method

Step 1

To make the mint sugar, combine sugar and mint in a processor. Process until well combined. Spoon into a jar and refrigerate overnight until ready to serve.
Step 2

Cut the cheeks from the mango. Score the flesh. Place scored side up onto a tray.
Step 3

Combine rum and lime in a jug. Spoon 1 tablespoon rum mixture over each scored mango cheek, allowing to drizzle between cut mango. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of sugar over each mango cheek.
Step 4

Preheat a barbecue plate on high heat. Cut a sheet of baking paper to fit the plate and place onto the hot barbecue. Place mango cheeks cut side down, onto the paper. Barbecue for 4-5 minutes until caramelized. Sprinkle with mint sugar and serve with scoops of mint ice cream.

Recipe Notes

from Australia’s Best Recipes team

So the barbecue stays hot and mangoes don’t stew, it’s best not to overcrowd the barbecue plate. You may need to cook in 2-3 batches depending on the size of your barbecue.

These mojito mango cheeks are delicious served at room temperature or chilled.

For children, replace the rum with coconut milk or coconut water, and the lime with orange juice.