Trinidad Mango Chow Recipe
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4.7
Trinidad Mango Chow Recipe
Description
This recipe brings together diced semi-ripe green-skinned mangoes with thinly sliced chili peppers, finely chopped garlic, and fresh cilantro or culantro. The mixture is seasoned with salt and left to rest for at least 15 minutes, allowing the ingredients to marinate and flavors to meld. The chilies add heat which can be adjusted based on the type and amount used; jalapeños are common, but traditional versions call for very hot varieties like habaneros.
The result is a vibrant, spicy, and slightly sweet preparation known as Mango Chow, popular in Trinidad and enjoyed as a snack often served with crackers. It offers a refreshing contrast of heat and fruitiness with a garlicky undertone.
This recipe emphasizes fresh ingredients and a simple preparation that highlights the unique flavor combination. Serving it chilled enhances the experience.
Varieties of mango used and chili types directly affect the heat level and sweetness. Wearing gloves is advised when handling hot peppers to avoid skin irritation.
Ingredients
- 2 Piece Mango see Notes, green
- 2 chili peppers fresh, *see Notes
- 3 Cloves garlic chopped fine, cloves
- 1 Tablespoon cilantro or Culantro if available, fresh
- ½ Teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- Peel your mango and cut the mango pulp from the seed core into smaller pieces or dices.
- Rinse your chili pepper and cut into thin slices. Discard seeds if you want o reduce heat. You may want to use gloves when cutting chilies.
- Peel garlic and chop fine. Chop rinsed and tapped dry cilantro (or culantro) fine.
- Place all ingredients into a bowl and season with salt.
- Combine the fresh ingredients at let rest for at least 15 minutes so that the ingredients can marinate.
- Best served cooled. I like my mango chow with crackers as a snack.
Notes
- Use semi-ripe, green-skinned mangoes for the authentic tangy texture and flavor.
- Adjust the quantity and type of chili peppers to suit your desired heat level, with jalapeños offering moderate spice.
- Traditional versions use very hot peppers like habaneros or 7 pot chilies for authentic Caribbean heat.
- Marinate the mixture for at least 15 minutes to develop the full flavor before serving chilled as a snack with crackers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 107kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 584mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 1920IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 61.5mg | 68% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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