Vietnamese Mango Salad : Mango Salads

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative, while salt and water can provide a salty base.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds offer similar crunch and flavor, while pumpkin seeds can be more affordable.

Place the mango stem side down on the cutting board.

Cut the mango into two cheeks, avoiding the flat seed in the center by cutting about a quarter inch from the center.

Make thin scores into the mango flesh for julienne cuts.

Scoop out the mango flesh with a spoon to create slices.

Cut the mango slices into julienne strips.

Add lemon juice to the bowl with the mango.

Add raw sugar to the bowl, adjusting the amount to your taste preference.

Pour in sesame oil and toss to dissolve the sugar.

Add sliced onions, cilantro, mint, and toasted sesame seeds to the bowl.

Season with salt to taste, adjusting based on your preference.

Add minced ginger and jalapeno to the mixture, adjusting the amount based on desired spiciness.

Toss everything together to combine the flavors.

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