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Mango Habanero Sauce

A sweet and spicy mango habanero sauce combining fresh mango sweetness with fiery habanero heat, ready in under 20 minutes for dipping, drizzling, or marinading.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 8 2-tablespoon servings
Course: Sauces and Condiments
Cuisine: Fusion, Latin-inspired
Calories: 35
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups fresh mango peeled and diced (about 2 large ripe mangoes)
  • 2 to 3 fresh habanero peppers stems and seeds removed (wear gloves while handling)
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped (optional)
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Small saucepan
  • Blender or food processor
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Glass jars

Method
 

  1. Peel and dice 2 cups of fresh mango and set aside.
  2. Put on gloves, stem and seed 2 to 3 habanero peppers, then roughly chop them.
  3. Add mango, habaneros, diced red onion, lime juice, honey, salt, black pepper and garlic powder to a blender.
  4. Blend on high for 60 to 90 seconds until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides and blending another 30 seconds if needed.
  5. Optional: Strain the blended sauce through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl to remove pulp for a silky texture.
  6. Pour the sauce into a small saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  7. Simmer for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the color deepens and flavors concentrate.
  8. Remove from heat, stir in chopped cilantro if using, taste and adjust salt, lime juice or honey while warm.
  9. Allow the sauce to cool for 30 minutes before storing in glass jars for flavors to meld.

Notes

Make at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and mellow.