Sweet Spicy Mango Dressing (Printable Version)
A vibrant mango dressing blending citrus, honey, and chili for sweet and spicy flavor in fifteen minutes.
# Ingredients:
→ Fruits
01 -
1 ripe Ataulfo mango, peeled and diced
02 -
30 ml fresh lime juice
03 -
15 ml fresh orange juice
→ Herbs and Spices
04 -
15 g fresh cilantro, finely chopped
05 -
1 small garlic clove, minced
06 -
1 g ground cumin
07 -
10 g fresh Fresno chili or jalapeño, minced, to taste
→ Oils and Sweeteners
08 -
30 ml extra virgin olive oil
09 -
15 g raw local honey
# Steps:
01 -
Slice mango cheeks from the pit, score flesh in a crosshatch pattern without piercing the skin, invert, and remove cubes. Reserve remaining flesh near the pit.
02 -
Combine mango chunks, lime juice, orange juice, honey, minced garlic, and ground cumin in a blender. Blend until completely smooth, then adjust sweetness if necessary.
03 -
With blender running on low speed, slowly drizzle in olive oil until the dressing becomes creamy and slightly thickened.
04 -
Transfer mixture to a bowl, fold in finely chopped cilantro and minced chili to taste. Let rest for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
# Notes:
01 -
The dressing thickens slightly when chilled and the spice level intensifies over time.
02 -
Use within 5 days for optimal freshness.
03 -
Room temperature mangoes blend more smoothly.
04 -
Adjust chili quantity based on desired heat level.
05 -
Shake well before each use to recombine separated oils.