Easy Homemade Thai Mango Sauce Recipe – Sweet, Tangy & Spicy!

 

Thai-Inspired Sweet & Spicy Mango Garlic Sauce (Vegetarian-Friendly) 🌶️🥭🧄

This vibrant Thai-style mango garlic sauce balances sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors—perfect for elevating vegetarian Thai dishes. The natural sweetness of mango pairs beautifully with garlic, chili, and umami-rich ingredients, making it a versatile condiment for dipping, glazing, or drizzling.

Ingredients (Thai-Inspired Version)

• 1 ripe mango (peeled & diced) 🥭 (or ½ cup canned mango pulp for convenience)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced 🧄 (Thai cuisine loves garlic!)
• 1-2 Thai red chilies (or ½ tsp chili flakes) 🌶️ (adjust for heat)
• 1 tbsp palm sugar (or coconut sugar) (traditional Thai sweetener)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce (or vegetarian fish sauce for depth)
• 1 tbsp tamarind paste *(for authentic sourness—sub lime juice if unavailable)*🍋
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• ½ tsp ground coriander (adds a floral Thai touch)
• ¼ cup coconut milk > Making coconut milk at home *(for creaminess—optional but delicious)*🥥
• 2 tbsp water (to adjust consistency)
• Fresh cilantro & mint (for garnish) 🌿

Instructions

1️⃣ Blend: Combine mango, garlic, chilies, palm sugar, soy sauce, tamarind, rice vinegar, and coriander in a blender until smooth.
2️⃣ Simmer: Pour into a saucepan, add coconut milk (if using), and simmer on low heat for 5-7 mins until thickened.
3️⃣ Adjust: Thin with water if needed. Taste—add more tamarind for sourness or sugar for sweetness.
4️⃣ Finish: Stir in chopped cilantro or mint for freshness.

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Ways to Use This Sauce in Vegetarian Thai Dishes 🌱

1. Mango Garlic Noodles 🍜

   • Toss with rice noodles, stir-fried tofu, bell peppers, and crushed peanuts for a quick pad Thai-inspired dish.

2. Thai Mango Spring Rolls 🥢

   • Use as a dipping sauce for fresh summer rolls stuffed with avocado, cucumber, vermicelli, and herbs.

3. Grilled/Sticky Tofu Glaze 🍢

   • Brush onto baked or grilled tofu for a caramelized, sticky finish.

4. Mango Curry Enhancer �

   • Stir 2-3 tbsp into a Thai green or red curry for extra sweetness and depth.

5. Vegetarian Satay Sauce 🔥

   • Drizzle over grilled eggplant or mushroom skewers for a sweet-spicy twist on satay.

6. Mango Fried Rice 🍚

   • Mix into pineapple fried rice for a fruity, tangy kick.

7. Salad Dressing 🥗

   • Thin with lime juice and drizzle over green papaya salad or a mango-avocado salad.

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Storage: Keeps refrigerated for 5 days or freeze for up to a month. Reheat gently before use.

This sauce brings bright, tropical flavors to plant-based Thai meals—perfect for balancing heat, sweetness, and acidity! 🌶️🥭✨ Would you like pairing suggestions for specific dishes?