Mango Habanero Honey Garlic Sauce Recipe
This Mango Habanero Honey Garlic Sauce combines the sweetness of ripe mango and honey with the fiery kick of habanero peppers, balanced by tangy lime and apple cider vinegar, and the savory depth of garlic and soy sauce. It’s perfect for adding a vibrant, spicy-sweet flavor to your grilled meats, seafood, or as a zesty dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 1½ to 2 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit and Vegetables
- 1 large mango, peeled and chopped (or about 1 cup frozen mango)
- 2 habanero peppers, seeds removed for less heat
- 4 garlic cloves, minced or crushed
Liquids and Oils
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasonings
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm the olive oil until shimmering but not smoking.
- Sauté garlic: Add the minced or crushed garlic to the pan and cook, stirring frequently, until it becomes fragrant, about one minute, taking care not to burn it.
- Add ingredients: Stir in the chopped mango, habanero peppers, honey, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, lime juice, and salt. Mix well to combine all flavors.
- Simmer mixture: Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat and let it cook gently for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mango softens thoroughly and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Cool slightly: Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes to make blending safer and easier.
- Blend sauce: Use a blender or immersion blender to puree the sauce until smooth. For a chunkier texture, blend less thoroughly.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste your sauce and add more honey for sweetness, lime juice for brightness, or salt as needed to suit your preference.
- Store: Transfer the cooled sauce to a clean jar or bottle and refrigerate. It can be used immediately but flavors meld even better after resting.
Notes
- Removing seeds from habaneros reduces heat but retains flavor; use caution when handling to avoid irritation.
- This sauce pairs wonderfully with grilled chicken, pork, seafood, or as a dipping sauce for appetizers.
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Adjust the number of habanero peppers to suit heat preference.
- Use frozen mango in place of fresh if out of season.
Keywords: Mango sauce, Habanero sauce, Honey garlic sauce, Spicy sweet sauce, Mango habanero honey sauce, Homemade hot sauce
