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Green Mango with Chili Salt

Crisp unripe green mango slices paired with a savory chili salt. A popular Vietnamese street food snack that balances tart, salty, sweet, and fiery flavors.

10 minEasyServes 2110 cal/serving

VietnameseAppetizerNo-CookVegetarianVeganLow CarbHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-FreeLow-Sodium

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Ingredients

  • 2 unripe green mangoes, sliced
  • 1 tsp coarse sea salt
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red chili flakes

Instructions

  1. 1

    Grind 1 tsp coarse sea salt, 1 tsp granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp crushed red chili flakes together in a small mortar until combined.

  2. 2

    Place 2 sliced unripe green mangoes on a plate.

  3. 3

    Dip 2 sliced unripe green mangoes into the chili salt mixture and serve immediately.

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Questions

How hot is Green Mango with Chili Salt?

Moderately. The heat in Green Mango with Chili Salt comes from 1/2 tsp crushed red chili flakes. For a milder plate, halve the chili flakes; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Green Mango with Chili Salt keto-friendly?

A serving of Green Mango with Chili Salt carries 27 g of carbohydrate, 4 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 135 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 27 percent.

How many carbs are in Green Mango with Chili Salt?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) has 27 g of carbohydrate in about 110 calories, with 1 g protein and 1 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 390 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Green Mango with Chili Salt?

Yes. Refrigerate what is left of Green Mango with Chili Salt within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Green Mango with Chili Salt?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Halved, the green mangoes drops from 2 to 1; doubled, it is 4. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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