Pickled Mango Recipes

PICKLED MANGO

Steps:

• Peel & cut green mangoes into slices. If the mango is soft enough, cut through the entire seed and cut into quarters.
• Place mango slices into a glass jar or ziplock bag. Add li hing mui seeds if you choose to.
• In a pot or saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar and salt in a non-reactive saucepan and bring to a boil. When sugar and salt are dissolved, remove from heat and cool to lukewarm.
• Pour over mangoes. Cover and let stand for 24 hours, then store in refrigerator.

MANGO PICKLE RECIPE

Steps:

• Choose raw, fresh and unripe green mango that is firm and has a clear skin. Wash and dry mango thoroughly. Wipe clean with a cloth. Do this the previous night.
• If possible sun dry the jar and other utensils used for making pickle, Make sure all the bowls, spoons, chopping board and knife are dry. These precautions will increase the shelf life of the mango pickle.
• Dry roast methi seeds on a low flame until deep golden and aromatic. Transfer to a plate and cool them completely.
• To the same pan, pour oil and heat it up until slightly warm. Set aside to cool completely. You can skip warming the oil if you intend to finish the mango pickle within 10 to 12 days. Skip heating if using cold pressed oil.
• Blend methi seeds along with mustard seeds to a fine powder. Crush garlic.
• Chop mangoes to slightly large cubes of 1 inch, using a large knife.
• Optional for shelf-life: Sun dry each separately - spice powders, salt, garlic and chopped mangoes. Alternately you may heat them in oven at 60 to 70 C (140 to 160F) for 1 hour (avoid keeping salt in oven)
• Add them to a dry bowl, along with red chili powder, mustard powder, salt and lightly crushed garlic.
• Pour the oil and mix well. The pickle will be dry at this stage. Cover and set aside for 24 to 28 hours in a dry place.
• After 24 to 28 hours, mango pieces will release juices and the consistency of the pickle will change. Check the step-by-step photos above. Stir mango pickle well and taste test it. If needed add more salt.
• Store this mango pickle in a clean dry glass jar. Store it in the refrigerator after 24 hours. If storing at room temperature avoid storing in the kitchen or places with high moisture.
• It will be ready to serve after 3 days but it tastes best as it ages.
• Use dry clean spoons every time you use. After every use, wipe off the sides of the jar with a clean tissue or dry cloth to avoid mold.

PICKLED MANGOES (BURONG MANGGA)

Steps:

• Wash jar and lids with warm soapy water and rinse well. In a deep pot, place jars and hot water to cover. Boil for 10 minutes. Remove from pot and drain.
• Peel mangoes and cut on both sides to separate checks. Slice each check into about 1/2-inch thick slivers.
• Arrange sliced mangoes into the sterilized jar.
• Add chopped chili pepper.
• In a saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, and salt. Over high-heat, Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the salt and sugar.
• Pour the brine over the sliced green mangoes, filling the jar to within 1/2 inch of the top. Gently tap jars against the counter to remove any bubbles and add more brine as needed.
• Cover with tight-fitting lid. Let cool to room temperature and refrigerate for about 48 hours before opening to allow flavors to develop.

HAWAIIAN STYLE PICKLED MANGO

Steps:

• 1. Peel mango and slice into thick strips, approx. 1/4-1/2 inch. Place peeled and sliced mango in a 1 gallon container with lid and tightly pack it in to displace as much volume in the jar as possible. ***Be very careful when removing mango from the very hard pit in the center. (Discard the pit, it is not edible)
• 2. In a stockpot, mix together the sugar, water, Japanese vinegar and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Continue to boil until you achieve a syrup consistency.
• 3. Cool the syrup. (optional) Add the red food coloring, a few drops at a time until your syrup is a nice red color. Pour syrup into container with mango slices, place in the refrigerator for a minimum on 3 days before consuming this delicious treat. Enjoy!

HOW TO MAKE MANGO PICKLE

Steps:

• Wash the mangoes and then wipe them with a kitchen towel. Cut 1 inch slices of mango. Cut the seed as well. Discard inner part of the seed, but keep the outer shell that is attached to the mango piece.
• Add 3 teaspoons of rock salt and 3 teaspoons of turmeric powder to the mango slices. Mix well. Keep them in sunlight or in a corner for 3 hours.
• In the meantime, heat mustard oil to smoke point, and then allow it to cool to room temperature.
• Roughly grind all the whole spices, that is fennel, fenugreek, mustard, and onion seeds together in a grinder. Mix all other spices to these grounded spices. Add half of the mustard oil to these spices, and mix well.
• After three hours, remove all the juice secreted by mango slices. Mix spices with these slices. Put these slices in a sterilized glass jar or jar made of any other neutral material.
• Pour rest of the mustard oil over the mango slices. Cover the mouth of jar with a clean cotton cloth or lid. Keep the jar in a warm place or sunlight. Stir the pickle everyday using a clean dry spoon.
• After four days check the pickle. Gently press the slices so that all of them are submerged in oil. If needed add some more oil. Cover the jar, and store it in a warm place once again. Pickle will be ready in a week to 15 days depending upon weather and quality of mangoes. If the mango pieces have softened a bit, that means pickle is ready.

FAVORITE PICKLED MANGO

Steps:

• Sprinkle mangoes with salt; let stand overnight.
• Rinse and drain; place in jars with seeds.
• Combine syrup ingredients and bring to a boil.
• Cool; pour over mangoes.
• Allow to sit 2-3 days.
• Makes 1 gallon.

PICKLED SLICED MANGO

Steps:

• Combine mango slices and 3 tablespoons salt in a large bowl. Let sit, about 15 minutes.
• Combine remaining 1 tablespoon salt, 3 cups plus 3 tablespoons water, and sugar in a large pot; bring to a boil. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; pour in vinegar. Remove brine from heat and let cool, about 15 minutes.
• Drain mango slices and place in large jars. Cover with cooled brine. Seal and refrigerate until mango turns yellow, about 2 days.

LI HING PICKLED MANGO

Steps:

• Put all the mango slices in a mixing bowl. Add the li hing mui and li hing mui powder. Toss so that everything is evenly coated.
• In a saucepan, combine the rice vinegar, apple cider vinegar, sugar, sea salt. Bring it all to a boil, stirring until the sugar and salt is dissolved. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
• Pour the liquid over the bowl of mangoes. Let cool. Transfer to jars and store in the refrigerator for 24 hours before eating. Enjoy!

PICKLED MANGO

Steps:

• Pack mangoes into clean, widemouth jars.
• Tuck a couple of chili peppers in with the mangoes.
• Set aside.
• Mix vinegar, sugar, salt and any spices you'd like to use in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
• Stir constantly, until all the sugar and salt has dissolved, and the mixture becomes a bit syrupy.
• Pour evenly over mangoes (if they are divided between jars, put equal amounts of syrup in each jar).
• Fill the jars with enough water to just cover the mangoes.
• Seal tightly, shake to mix, then refrigerate for several days, turning bottles intermittently.
• Three days seems to be fine, but can take up to a week.
• Keeps for an indeterminate length of time.

MANGO PICKLE

Steps:

• Wash the mangoes and pat dry them.
• Without peeling, cut them into long thin slices; discard the pit.
• Dry the slices in sun for 10 to 12 hours spread on an absorbent cloth.
• Heat half of the oil in a large skillet on medium heat.
• Add the seasonings except salt and asafetida powder.
• As soon as they sizzle, add the dried mango pieces.
• Stir together for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Turn off the heat.
• Mix in the salt and asafetida powder when the mixture is cold.
• Heat the remaining oil separately.
• Pour the hot oil over the spiced mango slices and adjust the spices, as needed.
• Put the pickle in a jar, cover, and store in a warm place for a few days.
• Shake everyday.
• Pickle may be refrigerated if it is to be kept long.
• Variation: Peel the mangoes before cutting.
• Reduce the oil by half and adjust the seasonings.

SIMPLE PICKLED MANGO RECIPE

Steps:

• Peel & Slice the MangosPeel six large, unripe, raw mangoes. Cut the mangoes in half lengthwise and remove the pit. Next, cut the mango halves into 1/2 inch, thin slices. Place mango slices in a large mixing bowl and toss in the 1 tbsp li hing powder.Mix all the ingredients until the mango pieces are evenly covered.
• Make the Pickling SolutionHeat a small saucepan to medium heat. Combine vinegar (apple vinegar & rice vinegar), salt, water, and sugar. Bring these ingredients to a boil and mix until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved.Remove from the heat and let cool until room temperature, or about an hour.
• Fill Your Mason JarsPlace the mango slices in the mason jars and add 2-3 Li Hing Mui to each jar.Pour the cooled pickling solution over the contents of each jar until the solution reaches the top. Seal the jars and place them in the refrigerator for 24-48 hours. Let them sit for 3-4 days for the best result, but feel free to crack these open the next day!

PICKLED MANGO WITH GINGER

Steps:

• Heat the cinnamon stick, cumin seeds, peppercorns and cardamom in a small skillet over medium-low heat, stirring, until toasted, about 4 minutes. Make the brine: Combine the vinegar, 3/4 cup water, the sugar, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon salt, the ginger, chiles and toasted spices in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring to dissolve the sugar, 5 minutes. Pack the mango wedges into a 1-quart jar, then pour in the hot brine; let cool completely. Cover and refrigerate overnight or up to 1 week.