Antonio Carluccio: Mango con sciroppo di limo

Serves four

• 2 ripe mangoes
• 3 limes
• 100g caster sugar
• 4 small sprigs mint

Step 1
To peel the mangoes, cut along the length of the fruit on each side, close to the stone.

Step 2
You'll be left with two rounded bits and the stone.

Step 3
Cut the peel off the rounded bits, cut each half in two and place on a large plate.

Step 4
To prepare the syrup, cut the rind off the limes, leaving behind any pith, and cut into thin strips.

Step 5
Squeeze the juice from the limes into a small pan and add the sugar.

Step 6
Simmer until the sugar has melted, then boil to reduce by half.

Step 7
Add the rind and simmer until caramelised.

Step 8
Set aside to cool.

Step 9
Pour the cooled lime syrup over the mango halves and decorate with the mint.