Description
This Mango Habanero Honey Garlic Sauce is a bold, flavorful blend of sweet mango, spicy habanero, rich honey, and savory garlic. Perfect as a glaze, dip, or marinade, it’s a versatile sauce that adds tropical heat and sweetness to any dish.
Ingredients
- 1 large mango (fresh or 1 cup frozen, peeled and chopped)
- 2 habanero peppers (seeded for less heat)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 garlic cloves (minced or crushed)
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add chopped mango, habanero peppers, honey, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, lime juice, and salt.
- Simmer for 10–15 minutes until mango is soft and mixture thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using a blender or immersion blender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more honey or lime juice if needed.
- Store in a jar or bottle once cooled.
Notes
- For extra zing, add grated ginger.
- Roast mango and habanero for a smokier flavor.
- Reduce habaneros or use jalapeños for a milder sauce.
- Use agave syrup instead of honey to make it vegan.
- Simmer longer or add cornstarch slurry for a thicker consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
