Mangoes, Mangas and Strings

Mangoes are one of the most beloved tropical fruits on Earth. They're sweet, fragrant, versatile, and rich in history. In this episode of More Plants, we explore the story of mangoes from their origins in South Asia to the bountiful trees of Venezuela, and how this iconic fruit has shaped global cuisines.

In today's episode you’ll hear:

• The fascinating history of mango — from ancient cultivation in India to the Americas and beyond

• How mangoes are used in dishes across cultures — sweet, savory, fresh, pickled, and more

• A personal story about mango season in Venezuela — lush harvests, backyard trees, and the joyful nostalgia of ripe fruit, plus two varieties of mango that might be new to you.

• Plant-based ways to cook with mango — from salsas and salads to desserts, sauces and more.

Mangoes happen to be one of my favorite ways to teach how you can play with ripeness and flavor contrasts when creating different textures and flavor profiles in plant-based cooking, and they also happen to be the stars of one of my favorite memories from childhood (which of course you'll hear all about in today's episode).

I also challenge you this week to a little experiment in the kitchen.

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