Pickled Green Mango
The salty, sweet, spicy and crunch of green mango pickled (called Burong Mangga in Philippines and Xoài cóc dầm in Vietnam)...it's addictive! It's salty, sweet, and tangy making green pickled mango one of the best Asian snacks.
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Servings: servings
Calories: 216kcal
Equipment
- sharp knife
- Fruit peeler
- Medium-sized saucepan
- Sterilized glass jar with a lid - Mason Jar or Pickling Jars are best
Ingredients
- 2 large green mangoes very firm, unripe - slice lengthwise in at least half-inch thick pieces
- 1 cup white vinegar
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 ½ tablespoons sea salt
- 1¾ tablespoon fish sauce remove for a vegan option
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 2 Thai chili peppers chop for very spicy or leave whole for less spicy
- 1 garlic clove optional, for added flavor; smash
Instructions
Prepare the Mangoes
- Peel the green mangoes, then slice them into at least one inch thick strips or wedges.2 large green mangoes
Make the Brine
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, salt, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve. As soon as the sugar and salt dissolves you can remove the saucepan from heat and allow the brine to cool down to warm, but not cold.¾ cup sugar, 2 ½ tablespoons sea salt, 1 cup water
- Next, Add the Vinegar, Fish Sauce, and Chili Flakes to the cooled off brine.1 cup white vinegar, 1¾ tablespoon fish sauce, 1 tsp chili flakes
Add Flavors (Optional)
- If you're adding garlic, slice them thick or thin for more flavor and add them to the sterilized glass jar.1 garlic clove
Pickling
- Place the mango slices and the whole red chilis into the jar, then pour the brine over them, ensuring the mangoes are fully submerged.2 Thai chili peppers
Refrigerate
- Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours to let the flavors develop. The longer the mango sits in the brine, the more intense the flavors will become.
Notes
- Be sure the brine cools down before adding to the mangos.
- Use unripe mangoes so the mangos are crisp and not mushy.
- Adjust sweet and spice to your preference.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Pickled Green Mango
Amount per Serving
Calories
216
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2
g
Sodium
2375
mg
103
%
Potassium
192
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
54
g
18
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
22
g
24
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
1268
IU
25
%
Vitamin C
38
mg
46
%
Calcium
23
mg
2
%
Iron
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.