Add MangosToA Traditional Favorite (NAPSA)—Oneofthe best ways to complete an excellent family mealis to include something flavorful, warm and sweet in your dish. Take a traditional Mexican favorite—the tamale—and sweeten with delicious mangos, one of the world’s most popularfruits. The mangois a versatile and delicious ingredient that can be added to a variety of traditional dishes and can be part of a healthy lifestyle. Perfect for any occasion or meal—from a hearty breakfast to the perfect side dish—mangos are available yearround. No matter the occasion, add Sweet Mango Tamales to a traditional meal. Incorporating the exotic taste of mango and the comfort of brown sugar and cinnamon to warm tamales will ensure each bite melts in your mouth. For more tasty recipes featuring mangos and information on how to select and cut mangos, go to www.mangoinfo.org. Sweet Mango Tamales Prep time: 45 minutes Cook time: 1 hour 12 large, dried corn husks, soaked in warm water to soften 2 cups masaharina (corn flour) % cup softened butter % cup brownsugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1% tsp. cinnamon 2 cups Kerns mango nectar 2 cups chopped ripe mango (about 2 mangos) Lime wedges(garnish) SS Mangos provide a sweet alterna- tive to the traditional tamale. Remove husks from water and pat dry. In a medium bowl, beat together masa, butter, brown sugar, baking powder and cinnamon until fluffy. Beat in nectar until smooth. Spread equal amounts in the center of each corn husk; top with 2 tbsp. chopped mango. Bring in the sides of the corn husks so that the edges of the masa meet, then fold in both ends to enclose filling. Steam for 1 hour, then let cool slightly. MangoTopping: Combine % cup orange liqueur or orangejuice, % cup brown sugar, 1 tbsp. butter and dash cinnamon in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring frequently. Stir in 2 cups chopped ripe mango (about 2 mangos) and cook for a few minutes more. Serve warm sauce over warm tamales with lime wedges on theside. Makes12 servings. Note to Editors: Although this story is evergreen and may be used at any time, Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15.
