Fruits of Viet Nam: Mango (Xoài)

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Overview

Mango became in recent years popular in Western countries and an important export article.
Mango plants are widely grown in the Southern provinces. There are many varieties of mangoes, including the Cat mango (Ben Cat mango), Tuong mango...

Description

Mango became in recent years popular in Western countries and an important export article.
Mango plants are widely grown in the Southern provinces. There are many varieties of mangoes, including the Cat mango (Ben Cat mango), Tuong mango (elephant mango), Xiem mango (Siamese mango). They are all very tasty, but with different flavours, each having its own scent and taste. Mango fruits are yellowish when ripe, some fruits can weigh up to half a kilogram. Mango season in Viet Nam lasts from March to May

To eat: Peel the fruit and carve the flesh lengthwise on both sides, keeping the knife as close as possible to the seed in the centre. Mango juice and the dessert dish "Mango and Sticky (glutinous) Rice" are popular in Viet Nam.