Mango Salsa with Pepper

Yield:
Makes about 4 cups

Ingredients:

  1. 4 large ripe mangoes
  2. 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
  3. 2 cloves garlic, medium sized, peeled and minced
  4. 4 teaspoons peeled and finely minced fresh ginger root
  5. 1/2 cup orange juice
  6. 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
  7. 4 teaspoons brown sugar
  8. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  9. 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  10. 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  11. 4 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint, divided
Directions:

Cut a thin slice from the ends of the mangoes. Set on one end and slice away the peel, then slice large sections of fruit off of the center pit. Dice the fruit.

Combine mango, onion, garlic, ginger, orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, salt, pepper, cayenne and 2 tbsp mint. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 6 hours.

Just before serving, stir in the remaining 2 tbsp mint.

Source: adapted from Barefoot Contessa Parties


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