MSG Free Vegan Mango Sauce
Bright, tropical, and just a little bit zingy, this mango sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more exciting. Fresh or thawed frozen mango gets simmered with lime juice, maple syrup, grated ginger, and a whisper of turmeric until it's silky-soft, then blended and strained into something genuinely gorgeous. The straining step is the secret — it pulls out any fibrous pulp and leaves you with a sauce that's impossibly smooth and restaurant-worthy. A pinch of cayenne is optional, but it adds a subtle heat that plays beautifully against the sweetness of the mango. Store-bought fruit sauces and glazes are notorious for sneaking in additives and flavor enhancers, so making your own from whole ingredients means you know exactly what's in the jar. Every component here is clean and straightforward, which is exactly what you want when you're cooking without hidden extras. Drizzle it over grain bowls, use it as a dipping sauce, or spoon it onto desserts — it's endlessly versatile and comes together with almost no effort.
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6 servings
- 2 cups mango, fresh or thawed frozen, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the mango, water, lime juice, maple syrup, ginger, turmeric, salt, and cayenne (if using) in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mango is very soft and the mixture is steaming, about 6–8 minutes.
- 2
Transfer the mixture to a blender (or use an immersion blender directly in the saucepan) and blend until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
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