Mango Habanero Sauce

habanero peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeño peppers

💰Cheaper: serrano peppers

Jalapeños provide a milder heat while still adding flavor.

cilantro

💰Cheaper: parsley

Parsley can substitute for cilantro in terms of freshness.

lime juice

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice can be used as a more accessible citrus alternative.

Cut the onion into pieces.

Transfer the chopped onion, habanero peppers, and garlic into a baking dish.

Drizzle avocado oil over the ingredients and toss to coat.

Broil the mixture in the oven for about 6 minutes until slightly charred.

Cut the mangoes, removing the flesh from the seed and skin.

Scoop the mango flesh into a bowl, ensuring to scrape off any remaining flesh from the seed.

Juice the limes and set aside.

Once the vegetables are roasted, transfer them to a food processor.

Add the mango flesh, black pepper, salt, lime juice, distilled vinegar, pineapple juice, and honey to the food processor.

Blend the mixture until smooth, then strain for desired texture.

Transfer the strained sauce to a pot and bring to a boil over low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

If desired, mix cornstarch with water and add to the sauce to thicken.

Allow the sauce to simmer for an additional 3 minutes, then remove from heat.

Let the sauce cool before transferring it to airtight containers for storage.

Cooking Techniques

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