Spicy Mango Sauce (10 Ingredients, Vegan)

Sweet, ripe mango is blended with golden sautéed onion, ginger, and garlic, a splash of coconut milk, cumin, turmeric, and chili for a thick, creamy sauce with a slow, building heat. This spicy mango sauce takes about 15 minutes, it is vegan and gluten-free with no refined sugar, and it is just as good spooned over burgers and grilled chicken as it is for dipping.

Good to know before you start

• Time: About 15 minutes: a quick sauté, then a few seconds in the blender.
• Mango: A ripe, sweet mango gives the best flavor. Canned mango puree works if you cannot find fresh mangoes.
• Heat: Adjust the chili powder to taste, or use cayenne or a fresh jalapeño or habanero (wear gloves).
• Equipment: A blender or food processor.
• Onion: Use a yellow onion. A red onion changes the color of the sauce.
• Sweetener: If your mango is very ripe and sweet, you can skip the maple syrup.
• Makes: 8 servings.

If you love sweet and spicy flavors in one mouthful, this sauce is for you. It is thick, finger-licking good, and it pairs with everything from veggie burgers and meat burgers to roasted vegetables and grilled meats.

I love to slather a chicken burger with this sauce and pile on lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, and all the fixings that will fit on it (and into my mouth)! I also love dipping zucchini chips, celery, and veggie croquettes into it. It is one of those sauces best eaten at home, where you can lick your fingers and your plate clean without any judgment!

Why you will love this mango sauce

• Sweet heat: Ripe mango and chili in every bite.
• Quick: Ready in about 15 minutes.
• Wholesome: Vegan, gluten-free, and free of refined sugar.
• Versatile: A dip, a burger sauce, a drizzle for tacos, eggs, and soups.

Ingredients

You will need these 10 ingredients, plus salt and black pepper:

1. Mango: Fresh ripe mango adds so much flavor and sweetness. Mangoes are often on sale in the summer, but if you cannot find fresh ones, canned mango puree works instead.
2. Oil: I used a mild olive oil to sauté the onion, ginger, and garlic.
3. Onion: I used a yellow onion, since a red onion would change the color of the sauce.
4. Garlic: Fresh garlic cloves give the best flavor.
5. Ginger: As with the garlic, fresh ginger works best.
6. Cumin: With its nutty, smoky flavor and heady aroma, cumin adds so much depth.
7. Turmeric: Slightly peppery and bitter, a little turmeric goes a long way, and it adds beautiful color.
8. Chili powder: Adds the heat, so use as much or as little as you like. Instead of chili powder, cayenne or a fresh jalapeño or habanero also works. Just wear gloves when handling fresh hot peppers.
9. Coconut milk: I like full-fat coconut milk for a creamy texture. It brings everything together.
10. Maple syrup: Just a hint. If the mango is very ripe and sweet, I skip it.

How to make spicy mango sauce

Step 1 – Prep: Peel and chop the onion, garlic, ginger, and mango.

Step 2 – Sauté: Warm the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, ginger, and garlic and sauté for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often so they do not burn.

Step 3 – Blend: Transfer the sautéed onion mixture to a blender or food processor. Add the chopped mango, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, coconut milk, and maple syrup, and blend for a few seconds until smooth and creamy.

Step 4 – Season: Season with salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!

Serving suggestions

• Spoon it over burgers and hot dogs. It is even tasty on a burger made with avocado instead of buns!
• Serve it with roasted veggies, roasted or grilled chicken, shrimp, pork, or beef.
• Drizzle it over tacos or scrambled eggs.
• Add it to a charcuterie board with crackers, cheese, mango chutney, colorful bell peppers, fruit, and nuts.
• Like this sweet chili sauce, use it as a dip for fritters, croquettes, and veggie crudités.
• Swirl it into soups like this kale and bean soup.

Storage

Keep the sauce in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 5 days. Stir before serving.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use frozen mango?

Yes. Thaw it first, then blend as directed.

How spicy is this sauce?

It has a gentle, building heat with 1 teaspoon of chili powder. Use less for a milder sauce, or more for extra kick.

Is this mango sauce vegan?

Yes. It is made with coconut milk and maple syrup, with no dairy or honey.

Spicy Mango Sauce

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Author: Shashi

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Ripe mango blended with sautéed onion, ginger, garlic, coconut milk, cumin, turmeric, and chili for a thick, creamy sauce with a building heat. Vegan, gluten-free, and free of refined sugar. Great as a dip or on burgers, chicken, and tacos.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 3/4 inch ginger
• 1 mango
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp chili
• 3 tbsp coconut milk
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

• Peel and chop the onion, garlic, ginger, and mango.
• Warm the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, ginger, and garlic and sauté for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often so they don’t burn.
• Remove from the heat and transfer the sautéed onion, ginger, and garlic to a blender or food processor.
• Add the chopped mango, turmeric, cumin, and chili powder, then pour in the coconut milk and maple syrup.
• Blend for a few seconds until smooth and creamy.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g

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