Simple Pickled Mango Recipes

PICKLED MANGO

Steps:

• Peel & cut green mangoes into slices. If the mango is soft enough, cut through the entire seed and cut into quarters.
• Place mango slices into a glass jar or ziplock bag. Add li hing mui seeds if you choose to.
• In a pot or saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar and salt in a non-reactive saucepan and bring to a boil. When sugar and salt are dissolved, remove from heat and cool to lukewarm.
• Pour over mangoes. Cover and let stand for 24 hours, then store in refrigerator.

PICKLED SLICED MANGO

Steps:

• Combine mango slices and 3 tablespoons salt in a large bowl. Let sit, about 15 minutes.
• Combine remaining 1 tablespoon salt, 3 cups plus 3 tablespoons water, and sugar in a large pot; bring to a boil. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; pour in vinegar. Remove brine from heat and let cool, about 15 minutes.
• Drain mango slices and place in large jars. Cover with cooled brine. Seal and refrigerate until mango turns yellow, about 2 days.

MANGO PICKLE

Steps:

• Wash the mangoes and pat dry them.
• Without peeling, cut them into long thin slices; discard the pit.
• Dry the slices in sun for 10 to 12 hours spread on an absorbent cloth.
• Heat half of the oil in a large skillet on medium heat.
• Add the seasonings except salt and asafetida powder.
• As soon as they sizzle, add the dried mango pieces.
• Stir together for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Turn off the heat.
• Mix in the salt and asafetida powder when the mixture is cold.
• Heat the remaining oil separately.
• Pour the hot oil over the spiced mango slices and adjust the spices, as needed.
• Put the pickle in a jar, cover, and store in a warm place for a few days.
• Shake everyday.
• Pickle may be refrigerated if it is to be kept long.
• Variation: Peel the mangoes before cutting.
• Reduce the oil by half and adjust the seasonings.