Mango Sauce
Elevate your dishes with the vibrant and versatile Mango Sauce, a tropical delight bursting with fresh flavors. This recipe combines the natural sweetness of ripe mangoes with zesty lime juice, a touch of honey, and a hint of ginger, creating a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and spicy notes. Ready in just 15 minutes, this smooth and silky sauce is versatile enough to complement shrimp, chicken, or grilled vegetables, while also shining as a dipping sauce or salad dressing. For those craving a fiery twist, a dash of cayenne pepper adds a subtle kick. Easy to make and packed with flavor, this homemade mango sauce will become your go-to for adding a tropical flare to any meal. Perfect for summer gatherings or weeknight dinners, it’s a must-have recipe for lovers of bold, fresh ingredients!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole ripe mangoes
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup water
- 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
Peel the mangoes and remove the pit. Chop the mango flesh into small cubes.
In a blender, combine the chopped mangoes, lime juice, honey, ginger, salt, and water.
Blend the ingredients until smooth. If you prefer a spicier sauce, add cayenne pepper and blend again until well combined.
Pour the mango mixture into a small saucepan.
Heat the saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce begins to simmer, about 3-5 minutes.
Once the sauce has thickened slightly, remove it from the heat.
Allow the mango sauce to cool to room temperature before serving or storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
40 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 62 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.4 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 96 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
