Mango is one of my favorite fruits (the other favorite is Guava) and I believe it’s not only the best fruit but is also one of the most delicious ingredients in this world. Anything that has real mango in it tastes delicious. Especially, the sweet, juicy varieties of Indian mangoes like dasheri and chaunsa. I have already shared a lot of mango recipes on my blog and most of them are desserts. Today, I am sharing a very quick and easy dipping sauce made with this awesome fruit- Sweet mango chili sauce. It’s an Asian dipping sauce that’s vegan and gluten-free. Made with mangoes and a handful of other basic ingredients, it gets ready in just 15 minutes. If you are a mango lover then do try this spicy mango sauce before the mango season gets over.
What goes in sweet mango chili sauce?
To make this easy mango chili sauce, you will be needing the following ingredients:
Which mango to use?
Take a fully ripe mango to make this sauce and use a sweet and pulpy variety. Don’t use a fibrous mango that is very stringy.
How to make?
Making sweet mango chili sauce is so easy that if mangoes are easily available to you, you will never think of buying it from the market again. To make it just follow the steps given below:
Peel and roughly chop the mangoes.Put it in a blender and blend to make a smooth puree.Heat oil in a pan and saute minced/ chopped garlic and chili flakes. Saute for a few seconds.Add mango puree, sugar, salt, and lime juice. Mix everything and cook for about a minute.Add water, mix, and cover the pan. Cook until the sauce starts simmering.In a bowl make corn starch slurry by mixing corn starch and water. Add it to the sauce while continuously stirring for 1-2 minutes. After that cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the sauce thickens.Allow the sauce to reach room temperature and then enjoy!
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Serving suggestions
This sweet chili mango sauce tastes the best with spring rolls but you can enjoy it with any other appetizer of your choice. You can also use it as a spread on sandwiches or wraps. Or, just drizzle some on your Asian buddha bowl.
How to store?
To store, put the mango chili sauce in an air-tight jar and keep it in the fridge. It will be fine for 4-5 days. The color of the sauce may change slightly after the first day.
Frequently asked questions
Recipe tips and tricks
Mango chili sauce tastes the best if served chilled.Don’t use a mango variety that’s stringy.The amount of sugar and lime juice may vary depending upon how sweet or sour the mango used is.You can also add finely chopped Thai red chili peppers to this sauce.After adding the corn starch slurry to the sauce don’t stop stirring for 1-2 minutes otherwise it will become lumpy.
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