Pork Free Vegan Mango Sauce
Bright, tropical, and just a little bit addictive, this mango sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more exciting. Fresh or frozen mango gets simmered with lime juice, maple syrup, ginger, and a whisper of turmeric until it's silky-soft, then blended and strained into something genuinely restaurant-worthy. The straining step is the secret — it pulls out any fibrous pulp and leaves you with a sauce that's impossibly smooth and glossy. A pinch of cayenne is optional, but it adds a subtle heat that plays beautifully against the sweetness of the mango. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and naturally free from any animal products, so there's zero guesswork about what's in it. Drizzle it over grain bowls, use it as a dipping sauce, or spoon it alongside roasted vegetables — it's versatile enough to earn a permanent spot in your fridge rotation.
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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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