Fresh Mango Salsa
A vibrant, zesty Top End salsa bursting with sweet ripe mango, crisp red onion, chilli, and fresh coriander. It pairs perfectly with barbecued barramundi.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 75 kcal
Equipment
- •Chef's knife
- •Chopping board
- •Mixing bowl
- •Citrus juicer
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 75 kcal
- fat
- 2.5 g
- carbs
- 14 g
- fibre
- 2 g
- protein
- 1 g
- calories
- 75 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Slice both cheeks off each mango and score the flesh into a neat small grid.
- 2
Scoop the diced mango flesh directly into a medium mixing bowl.
- 3
Add the finely diced red capsicum and red onion to the bowl.
- 4
Add the chopped red bird's eye chilli, fresh coriander, and mint.
- 5
Drizzle over the fresh lime juice and extra virgin olive oil.
- 6
Season the mixture with the sea salt flakes and cracked black pepper.
- 7
Toss the salsa gently with a spoon until evenly combined without crushing the mango.
- 8
Taste and adjust the seasoning with extra lime juice or salt if desired.
- 9
Rest the salsa at room temperature for ten minutes before serving to let flavours meld.
Chef's tips
Choose mangoes that give slightly to gentle pressure and smell sweet at the stem end. Avoid overly soft fruit so the dice keeps its clean shape. If preparing ahead, add the salt and herbs just before serving to keep the herbs bright and prevent excess liquid.
Ingredient substitutions
- Kensington Pride mangoes → Calypso or R2E2 mangoes
- bird's eye chilli → long red chilli for a milder heat
- lime juice → fresh lemon juice
Storage
Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days, stirring gently before serving.
Reheating
Serve chilled or at room temperature; do not heat this fresh salsa.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Using mushy, overripe mangoes that turn into puree when tossed.
- •Dicing the onion too coarsely so it overwhelms the delicate fruit flavour.
- •Mixing the salsa too vigorously and bruising the fresh coriander.
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