Authentic Mangonada Recipe
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Authentic Mangonada Recipe
Description
This Mangonada recipe blends frozen mango and mango nectar with fresh lime juice and ice to create a smooth, cold puree. The glass preparation involves dipping rims in chamoy and chili lime powder, adding a tangy and spicy border that enhances the drink’s flavors. Swirling chamoy inside the glass further integrates its sweet, savory, and slightly pungent notes.
Once poured, the beverage is topped with fresh mango chunks for texture and sprinkled with additional chili powder for a spicy kick. A tamarind candy stick garnish adds an extra tart and chewy element that complements the mango's natural sweetness. The ice keeps the drink cold and refreshing.
This recipe yields approximately 40 ounces, suitable for sharing or multiple servings. The balance of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors makes Mangonada a distinctive fruit-based treat that is more complex than a basic smoothie or slushie.
Ingredients
- 16 oz Mango frozen
- 1 cup mango nectar or juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice About 1 large lime, fresh
- 1 cup ice
- chili lime seasoning
- Chamoy
- 1 Mango cut into small chunks for topping, fresh
- tamarind candy aka Tarugos, straws
Instructions
Blend
- Add the frozen mango, mango nectar, lime juice and ice in a blender.
- Cover and puree on medium speed. Blend until smooth. About 1 minute.
Prepare cup
- On two small plates, add some chili lime powder to one and chamoy in the other. Grab your cup, dip the edge on the chamoy, then transfer to the chili lime powder plate.
- Swirl some chamoy on the sides of the cup.
To Serve
- Pour some Mangonada mixture in the cup, top with fresh mango chunks and sprinkle with chili lime powder. Add more chamoy on top, optional.
- Garnish each glass with a tamarind candy stick and a thick straw or a spoon. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- This recipe yields about 40 ounces, enough for several servings.
- Calorie counts do not include chamoy or tamarind candy added as garnishes.
- For best flavor, use frozen mango and fresh lime juice.
- Adjust the amount of chili lime powder and chamoy to suit your spice preference.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 12oz | |
| Calories | 190kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 323mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.