Mango Chili Sauce
This Mango Chili Sauce is a perfect mix of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors. The sweetness of mango pairs with the heat of chili and the freshness of lime, with a little honey, garlic, and ginger to round it out. It’s great for drizzling over grilled meats, seafood, or veggies, and works as a tasty dip or salad dressing too! Easy to make and adjust to your liking, it adds a fun tropical kick to any dish!
Servings: 8 servings - about 2 tablespoons per serving
Calories: 58kcal
Equipment
- Paring Knife to cut mango
- Lemon/Lime Squeezer optional
Ingredients
- 1 ripe mango cubed
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice from ½ lime
- 1 fresh chili pepper adjust based on heat preference deseed if needed
- 1 tablespoon liquid honey adjust based on sweetness preference
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 clove garlic peeled
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated with skin on (rinsed)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup drinking water room-temperature water (adjust for desired consistency)
Instructions
- Peel and cube the mango. Chop the chili and grate the ginger. Optionally, deseed the chili if you want a milder sauce.
- Add all ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.1 ripe mango, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 1 fresh chili pepper, 1 tablespoon liquid honey, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 clove garlic, 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, ¼ cup drinking water
- Give it a taste. If the sauce is too thick, add more water - 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency. Adjust sweetness (with honey) or acidity (with more lime juice) as needed. Add more chili if you prefer extra heat.
- Transfer the sauce to an airtight jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Choose ripe, sweet mangoes for the best flavor. Look for ones that yield slightly to pressure and have a fruity aroma.
- Adjust the chili to your heat preference. If you find it too spicy, add a bit more mango or honey to balance it out.
- Start by adding water gradually to control the sauce’s thickness. If it’s too thin, you can blend in more mango or reduce it over low heat.
- Let the sauce sit for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 334IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg