Sesame Free Vegan Mango Sauce
Bright, tropical, and just a little bit punchy, this silky mango sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more exciting. Fresh or frozen mango gets simmered down with lime juice, maple syrup, ginger, and a whisper of turmeric until it's completely soft and fragrant, then blended and strained into something genuinely restaurant-worthy. The straining step is what sets it apart — pressing the cooked mixture through a fine-mesh sieve removes any fibrous pulp and leaves you with a glossy, pourable sauce that looks as good as it tastes. A pinch of cayenne is optional but highly recommended if you want that slow, warm heat playing off the sweetness of the mango. Every ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, so there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden allergens sneaking in through a bottled shortcut. Serve it warm over rice, drizzle it on roasted vegetables, or let it cool and spoon it onto tacos — honestly, the uses are almost endless.
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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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