Instant Pot Mango Sour is a quick and fuss-free way to make Guyana’s ultimate condiment! Growing up in Guyana you could always find street vendors selling the most delicious snacks paired with mango sour.
Instant Pot Mango Sour
Traditionally the best mango sours are the ones where the mango is cooked until tender into a smooth sauce. When I make mango sour on the stovetop I blend the mango in the food processor first, as sort of a cheat, because mongo takes FOREVER to boil until tender on the stove top. Get that recipe here.
That is until I started making it in my Instant Pot. Instant Pot Mango Sour will change the game of mango sour making forever. So get your Instant Pots ready and let’s get cooking. Don’t have an Instant Pot, don’t worry, I got you! Get one here because making mango sour doesn’t get easier than this!
- Instant Pot Mango Sour
- Why You’ll Love This Instant Pot Mango Sour Recipe
- What is mango sour?
- Ingredients for Instant Pot Mango Sour
- The Best Mango for Instant Pot Mango Sour
- How to Make Mango Sour in the Instant Pot
- Making mango sour doesn’t get easier than this!
- Storage
- Tips for the Best Instant Pot Mango Sour
- Recipe Variations
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Instant Pot Mango Sour
Why You’ll Love This Instant Pot Mango Sour Recipe
- Easy: This is a hands off method for making the Guyanese condiment so anyone with an instant pot can do this. The only thing you’ll be doing while this dish comes together is thinking about what to eat your mango sour with!
- Quick: With just 10 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cook time, this is ready in just 20 minutes!
- Versatile: Once I make a batch of this, I put it on everything!
What is mango sour?
Mango sour is a sauce made with green mangoes, herbs, spices and spicy hot pepper.
Ingredients for Instant Pot Mango Sour
Since mangoes are the main ingredient for this tasty sauce, its best to make this when the fruit is in season (May-September).
- Mangos: Firm and green, peeled and fleshy part cut from the seed.
- Wiri wiri peppers: Use this or a similar hot chili pepper.
- Salt: To taste.
- Onion: Diced.
- Garlic cloves: Chopped.
- Roasted ground cumin: Use this or geera.
- Water: This improves the consistency.
See recipe card for quantities.
The Best Mango for Instant Pot Mango Sour
Most people think that you need really green mangoes for making sour. However the best sour I’ve made comes from a combination of really green and half ripe (firm or “turning” mangoes).
I live in the United States and it is so hard to find really green mangoes. When I am buying mangoes for mango sour, I look for mangoes that have lots of green color in the skin, but also are really firm to the touch. If the mango is soft, then it will not work.
The mango also has to be sour in taste. If the mango is sweet you may need to add a bit of white vinegar to the finished product for that slightly sour and acidic taste that sour is known for.
How to Make Mango Sour in the Instant Pot
Add Ingredients to Instant Pot
Instant pot mango sour is as basic as any instant pot recipe gets. Add all your ingredients to the instant pot. Seal up, pressure cook, release the pressure, let it cool, enjoy.
Making mango sour doesn’t get easier than this!
Look at how smooth and absolutely delicious this looks. To pull my mango sour together, after pressure cooking I used a fork to crush the mangoes and seasoning and then mix everything together. That’s it!
This mango sour was loaded with flavor and it had a slightly sweet flavor because one of my mangoes was a little sweet. It was the best sour I’ve made to date. I am never going back to making sour on the stovetop!
Storage
Store leftover instant pot mango sour in an airtight container or jar. It will last in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.
Tips for the Best Instant Pot Mango Sour
- The sliced mango doesn’t need to be cut perfectly. Everything gets mashed inthe end. Just ensure the pieces are roughly the same size so everything cooks at an even rate.
- Mash the cooked mango sour to your desired consistency. Some like their dipping sauce smooth, like a puree while others (like me) like it a bit lumpy.
- Use whatever you have on hand to mash mango sour. I suggest a food processor, a potato masher, an immersion blender, or even a fork.
Recipe Variations
- Sugar or No Sugar. I do not use sugar in my instant pot mango sour recipe but some do. It comes down to personal preference and I prefer a spicier sauce. Plus, the mango has natural sweetness and I like the sourness of the unripe mangos.
- Seeds. Unlike most stone fruits, mango seed is edible. And the seed of unripe mangos is actually pretty soft so some may add it to the instant pot. Simmer it in the sauce for extra nutrients.
Frequently Asked Questions
For the best results, use unripe or green mangos. But if all you have are sweet ripe mango, add a bit of white vinegar to the finished product for that slightly sour and acidic taste that mango sour is known for.
Pair it with savory Guyanese snacks, like chicken foot, pholourie and plantain chips for a delicious contrast.
Instant Pot Mango Sour
Equipment
- Instant Pot Mango Sour
Ingredients
- 2 Mangos firm and green, peeled and fleshy part cut from the seed
- 2 wiri wiri peppers or similar hot chili pepper
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- I small onion diced
- 4-6 cloves of garlic chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon of roasted ground cumin or geera
- 1/4 cup of water
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to the instant pot, then mix together
- Seal up the instant pot and pressure cook on high for 10 minutes
- Next once the Instant Pot has completed its cycle release the steam
- Then using a fork, crush the mango flesh, garlic, pepper and onions, then mix together well
- Allow to cool completely then enjoy with your favorite snacks
Nutrition
The information listed in the recipe card is an estimate provided by an online nutrition tool. The tool evaluates ingredient names and amounts then makes calculations based on the number of servings listed for the recipe. It is provided as a general guideline and not as a precise calculation. For precise nutrition information please feel free to add the ingredients to your preferred nutrition calculator or consult a doctor or licensed nutritionist.
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Sean Says
Do you think I could pair mango sour with bbq meats, or jerk turkey (I’m making your jerk turkey recipe for Thanksgiving this week!) ?
Althea Brown Says
Hmmm never heard of that before but maybe try it and see how it comes out.
Stanley Says
Mango sour cooked in an ordinary stove pot. I ain’t fancy, tell do. X
Althea Brown Says
There’s a recipe for that here as well ????