Xanthan Gum Free Vegan Mango Sauce
Bright, tropical, and layered with just the right amount of warmth, this mango sauce is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle on absolutely everything. Fresh or frozen mango gets simmered with lime juice, maple syrup, grated ginger, and a whisper of turmeric until it's silky and fragrant — then blended and strained into a glossy, restaurant-worthy pour. Many store-bought fruit sauces and glazes sneak in thickeners to get that smooth consistency, but this one achieves it entirely through the natural body of the mango itself, no additives needed. The straining step is the secret weapon here — it removes any fibrous pulp and leaves you with a sauce that's genuinely silky and clean on the palate. A pinch of cayenne is optional but highly recommended if you want a little heat to balance the sweetness. It works beautifully warm over rice dishes, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls, and it's just as good chilled and spooned over coconut yogurt or fresh fruit. Simple ingredients, zero fuss, and a flavor payoff that feels way more impressive than the effort involved.
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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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