Barbecue mojito mango cheeks recipe

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.