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Mango lime sauce served with grilled chicken
Fresh and tangy mango lime sauce

Sweet & Spicy Mango Lime Glaze

Author: Flavelo
Sauces and Gravies Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes
Tropical cuisine excels at placing fruit in savory contexts. In this sauce, the mango's natural sugars caramelize and reduce, creating a 'gastrique'-like consistency (sugar and vinegar base) balanced by lime acidity and chili heat. It's not just sweetness; it's a flavor bomb.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 12 mins
⌛ Total Time 22 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 85 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Asian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Immersion blender or regular blender
  • Small saucepan
  • Citrus juicer
  • Grater

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soy
⚠️ Wheat

Instructions

1 ✓

If using fresh mango, peel, remove the flesh from the pit, and blend until completely smooth.

Tip: Pass fibrous mango through a sieve for a mirror-smooth finish.
2 ✓

Peel and finely grate the ginger. Chop the cilantro.

Tip: Peel ginger easily using the edge of a spoon.
3 ✓

In a saucepan, combine mango puree, lime juice, honey, chili, grated ginger, soy sauce, and water.

Tip: Mixing before heating ensures flavors meld uniformly.
4 ✓

Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 10-12 minutes.

Tip: The goal is reduction: evaporating water to concentrate flavors and thicken the sauce.
5 ✓

It's ready when the sauce is glossy, darker yellow, and coats the back of a spoon.

Tip: Pectin and sugar will thicken the sauce further as it cools.
6 ✓

Remove from heat. Once lukewarm, stir in the fresh cilantro.

Tip: Never boil cilantro; heat destroys its fresh citrus aroma and turns it black.
7 ✓

Taste and add a pinch of salt to highlight the sweetness.

Tip: Even sweet dishes need salt to avoid tasting 'flat'.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use canned mango?
Yes, but drain the syrup well, as it is often sweetened and will make the sauce too sugary.
How spicy is it?
This recipe is mildly spicy. For kids, omit the chili, or add it whole during cooking and remove it before serving.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Mango puree (fresh or canned)
  • 1 tbsp Fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tsp Red chili flakes
  • 1 tsp Fresh ginger (grated)
  • 2 tsp Soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • 1 tbsp Fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 pinch Salt