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Spicy Mango Habanero Sauce

A bold, glossy sauce that balances tropical mango sweetness with the slow, building heat of habanero peppers. Bright with lime, deepened by garlic and apple cider vinegar - it's the kind of sauce you'll want on everything from tacos and grilled shrimp to rice bowls and wings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rest Time (Cooling) 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 servings (1.5 cups)
Course: sauce
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 35
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh mango peeled and diced (about 2 medium mangoes)
  • 2 habanero peppers stems removed
  • ½ medium white onion roughly chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice about 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • ¼ cup water

Equipment

  • Chef's knife & cutting board
  • Small saucepan
  • Blender or immersion blender
  • Fine mesh strainer (optional)
  • Glass storage jar
  • Nitrile gloves (recommended)

Method
 

  1. Peel and dice mango. Remove stems from habaneros. Roughly chop onion and garlic.
  2. Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft.
  3. Add garlic and habanero peppers. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add mango, vinegar, honey, lime juice, water, and salt. Stir to combine.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mango is completely soft.
  6. Remove from heat. Let cool 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender and blend until completely smooth.
  7. Taste and adjust salt, lime, or honey as needed. Pour into a glass jar and serve.

Notes

Nutritional info per 2 tbsp serving · estimated
  • Calories 35
  • Carbs 8g
  • Sugar 7g
  • Protein 0.3g
  • Fat 1g
  • Sodium 95mg
  • Fiber 0.5g
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