Mangos with sticky rice is a classic pairing I enjoy, but I also love going to Downtown LA and having whole mangos, skewered and scored with a good squeeze of fresh lime juice and heavy sprinkling of spice. The flavors are so pronounced and intense! I wanted to take a spin on the sweet, heat, and acid by creating a sushi roll that took the lead of those flavors and presented it in a fun, familiar, and still handheld way. The juicy mango and spicy jalapeño are complemented by the cooling fresh cucumber, but the acidity from the sushi rice offers balance and keeps everything in check. With a little toasted coconut and lime zest, this dish comes back to its Southeast Asian influence.
Recipe courtesy of Chef Brandon Cook, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated
CHEF NOTES:
“I really like having the ingredients cold and crisp for this dish against the warm rice. The contrast in textures and temperatures are great!”