Grilled Mangoes With Ginger - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 cup rock sugar
2/3 cup water
2 inches gingerroot, sliced thin
3 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted, and sliced
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine

Preparation

Combine sugar, water, and ginger in a small pot and cook until the sugar is dissolved.
Remove and let cool; when the syrup is completely cooled, remove and discard the ginger.
Brush the mango slices with melted butter and grill until slightly charred (2-3 minutes), turning once.
Place the mangoes in a bowl, add the syrup, cover and let cool.
When ready to serve, break the mango into bite-sized chunks; garnish with mint sprigs if desired.