Once the peel is removed, spend all the time you saved trimming up the already peeled and scored mango and slice off any remaining fruit from the pit. Read the original article on Chowhound ...

Peel your mango from top to bottom, working your way around the fruit. Slice the stem and base off with a knife, and voila, a preserved whole fruit.

Stand the mango up on that flat end and cut down the length of the mango to the side of the pit. Repeat this process all the way around the mango. Once you have the slices, use a cup to peel it.

If your mango isn't quite ripe yet and you're not in a rush, place it in a paper bag for a few days to ripen to perfection. Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 15 mins ...

In India, the mango is known as the “king of fruits.” The fruit, and its tree and leaves, are symbols of prosperity, good luck and love. There’s a lot to love nutritionally, too.