Sweet Mango Dipping Sauce
This sauce begins with ripe mango, so its sweetness is fruity rather than candy-like. Ginger and a little chile bring a warm bite to the glossy dip.

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Prep time10 min
Cook time15 min
Total time55 MINUTES
- Course
- Condiments
- Cuisine
- Asian, Vegetarian Vegan
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Est. calories / serving
- 24
Ingredients
Sauce
- 2 cups mango (medium dice)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ginger (minced)
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Instructions
- Combine the Ingredients: Add the mango, sugar, ginger, sweet chili sauce, crushed red pepper, kosher salt, rice vinegar, and water to a medium saucepan.2 cups mango, ½ cup sugar, 1 tbsp ginger, ½ cup sweet chili sauce, ½ tsp crushed red pepper, ½ tsp kosher salt, ¼ cup rice vinegar, 2 tbsp water
- Reduce the Sauce: Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has reduced by about one-quarter.
- Blend Until Smooth: Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender to puree until completely smooth.
- Strain the Sauce: Pass the sauce through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing gently with a rubber spatula to remove any remaining fibers.
- Chill: Allow the sauce to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Frozen Mango: Frozen mango produces consistent results year-round, but ripe fresh mango works just as well when in season.
- Texture: Straining the sauce creates a silky, restaurant-quality finish.
- Storage: Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve with Vegetarian Egg Rolls, Crispy Soba Noodles, BBQ Blackened Tofu, or drizzle over grain bowls and roasted vegetables.
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)
Yield
About 2 cups sauce — Serving size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories
- 24
- Carbohydrates
- 6 g
- Protein
- 0 g
- Fat
- 0 g
- Saturated Fat
- 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 0 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Sodium
- 54 mg
- Potassium
- 36 mg
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Total Sugars
- 5 g
- Vitamin A
- 165 IU
- Vitamin C
- 6 mg
- Calcium
- 3 mg
- Iron
- 0.1 mg
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Blender or immersion blender
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Airtight storage container