Description
This bright and beautiful Mango Habanero Sauce is a quick and easy blend of ripe mango and spicy habanero peppers, balanced with honey, lime, and vinegar to create a fresh, fruity, and fiery condiment that enhances any snack or meal with a vibrant kick.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup diced ripe mango, thawed if frozen
- 1-2 habanero peppers, stemmed and seeded
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- 2 tbsp lime juice (approx. 2 limes)
- ½ tsp minced garlic (approx. 1 small clove)
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp water
Optional Finishing
- 1 tbsp butter (for mellowing heat and adding glossiness)
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Add the mango, habanero peppers, honey, white vinegar, lime juice, minced garlic, kosher salt, and water into a blender. Blend the mixture until it becomes completely smooth, ensuring all flavors are well integrated.
- Simmer the Sauce: Pour the blended mixture into a saucepan and simmer it over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes. This allows the sauce to thicken slightly and deepen in flavor.
- Add Butter (Optional): If desired, stir in 1 tablespoon of butter after simmering. This will mellow the sauce’s heat and give it an attractive glossy finish, making it perfect for dishes like wings.
- Cool and Serve: Let the sauce cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to settle and meld together beautifully.
Notes
- Heat Level: Begin with 1 habanero pepper for a milder sauce; add the second only after tasting to reach your preferred spice level.
- Frozen Mango: Ensure mango is completely thawed and soft like fresh before measuring and blending.
- Butter Option: Stirring in butter at the end softens the heat and adds a glossy shine, ideal for pairing with wings.
- Storage: Keep refrigerated for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months for longer storage.
- Serving Tips: Excellent on wings, tacos, grilled meats, or mixed into mayonnaise for a quick and flavorful dip.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
