Mango-Coconut Lime Sauce recipe

Mango-Coconut Lime Sauce

by Diana Opoti (@dianaopotieats)
Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
5min
Total Time
15min

A tangy and spicy mango-coconut sauce with hints of lime, perfect for enhancing rice, fish, or vegetables.

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1/4 cup)
  • 1
    large semi-sour mango
  • 1cup
    coconut milk
  • 1
    medium red onion
  • 2clove
    garlic
  • 1
    knob ginger
  • 2
    habanero chilies
  • 2tbsp
    fresh lemon juice
  • 1tsp
    dried oregano
  • 1dash
    salt
  • 1dash
    pepper

How to make Mango-Coconut Lime Sauce

Prepare the Sauce

  1. Add the mango (with peel), coconut milk, onion, garlic, ginger, chilies (if using), lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper to a blender. Blitz until smooth.

    Step 1.1: Add the mango (with peel), coconut milk, onion, garlic, ginger, chilies (if using), lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper to a blender

Cook for Enhanced Flavor (Optional)

  1. In a pan, melt a small knob of butter over low heat. Sauté finely chopped onion and garlic until soft.

  2. Pour in the blended sauce and simmer gently for 3 minutes to deepen the flavors.

    Step 2.1: Pour in the blended sauce and simmer gently for 3 minutes to deepen the flavors

Serve and Enjoy

  1. Use immediately over rice, fish, or vegetables, or allow the sauce to rest for 15 minutes to develop flavor further.

  2. Store in a clean jar and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Tips & Tricks

  1. The sauce can be used as-is without cooking further if preferred.