Guyanese Mango Sour Recipe

Guyanese Mango Sour Recipe

Mango sour is the ultimate Guyanese condiment, served with everything from pholourie to plantain chips. This stovetop version is made from scratch with green mangoes, hot pepper, garlic, and cumin for that bold, nostalgic flavor that reminds you of the snack stands back home.

Course Condiment

Cuisine Guyanese

Keyword guyanese mango sour, mango sour, stovetop mango sour, traditional mango sour

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Servings

Calories 51kcal

Equipment

Food Processor or blender
Small Saucepan or pot
Stirring Spoon

Ingredients

2 green mangoes peeled and diced
1/2 yellow onion chopped
3 cloves garlic
2 wiri wiri pepper or any hot chili pepper
1 teaspoon cumin powder
2 tablespoons white vinegar optional
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Combine mangoes, onion, garlic, wiri wiri pepper and 1/2 cup water in a food processor or blender and blend until really fine. If using a blender add all of the water.
Then place blended ingredients, cumin powder, salt and 1 cup water in a small saucepan on medium heat and bring to a boil
Next, once ingredients come to a boi, boil for 5 minutes on high heat stirring constantly to avoid burning or sticking, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes
Then add vinegar if using, mixing together well. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes then remove from the heat and allow to cool completely before using

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