As the Summer season arrives we all think of beaches and cool places and of course mangoes, the people of Hawaii too wait for this season because it brings them the favourite fruit of the season. The locals eagerly await the mango season. The sweet aroma of the juicy fruit fills the air and they become the highlight of all events and farmer’s market throughout the island.
The first mango plants were brought from India and Philippines to Hawaii, and now there are many varieties with their own distinct texture and flavor.The season brings about a strong sense of community, family and sharing and they try out different recipes with this fruit.
Hawaiian Mango Bread That Is Soft And Fragrant
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It is a tradition in the island to bake and give this tropical and fruit nut bread as a gift .The bread is soft and moist with a fragrance of the sweet fruit , they usually add the macadamia nuts with gives it a perfect crunch to the bread.Most of the families have their own recipes to make this bread and each one claims that theirs is the best. The breads can be bought from the local farmer’s market too.
Mango Acai Bowls Makes For A Refreshing Breakfast
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A perfect dish filled with nutrients and when added with the mangoes turns out to be a delicious treat and a perfect breakfast. You will find these acai bowls topped with macadamia nuts, goji berries, cacao syrup ,almond milk and a variety of other things along with the mangoes during the summer season in Hawaii .
Fresh Mango Cheesecake For Sweet Cravings
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The perfect treat to satisfy sweet cravings, this dessert is made during the mango season when there is an abundance of mangoes. This dessert combined with the macadamia nuts is so soft and sweet and loved by everyone.
Hawaiian Mango Salsa A Refreshing Change
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This salsa made from the mangoes is a refreshing change from the normal tomato ones and can be paired with fish, chicken or just a bowl of chips. It has a very lovely flavor and combined with other ingredients makes it a colorful dish which appeals to the eyes and the taste is just heavenly.
Pickled Mango A Hawaiian Favourite
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A Hawaiian favourite, the mangoes are pickled in soy sauce and vinegar and some also add sugar and once pickled it has the combination of sweet and salty flavors . The recipes are passed down from generations.
Each year the mangoes grow, the people of Hawaii get busy with pickling, and making different dishes. For all the mango lovers, it’s a good idea to visit Hawaii during the mango season.
