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Manggang at Bagoong

Crisp, tart sour green mango slices paired with savory, cooked shrimp paste for a classic flavor contrast.

20 minEasyServes 4120 cal/serving

FilipinoAppetizerStovetopPescatarianLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 unripe green mangoes, sliced
  • 1/2 cup raw fermented shrimp paste
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 shallot, minced
  • 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 bird's eye chili, sliced
  • 2 tsp cane vinegar

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil in a small skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 minced shallot, sauteing until softened and fragrant, about 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add 1/2 cup raw fermented shrimp paste, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tsp cane vinegar, and 2 sliced bird's eye chili, cooking for 5 to 7 minutes until darkened.

  4. 4

    Allow cooked shrimp paste to cool completely to room temperature.

  5. 5

    Serve 2 sliced unripe green mangoes alongside the cooked shrimp paste for dipping.

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Questions

How do I know when Manggang at Bagoong is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until softened and fragrant.

What can I use instead of shrimp paste in Manggang at Bagoong?

The entry for Manggang at Bagoong calls for 1/2 cup raw fermented shrimp paste. In its place: Fish sauce, or a mashed anchovy fillet, at about the same volume. For vegetarian cooking, use a dark miso.

Is Manggang at Bagoong spicy?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Manggang at Bagoong comes from 2 bird's eye chili, sliced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the chili, or use half; 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 Manggang at Bagoong low-carb?

A serving of Manggang at Bagoong carries 18 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 90 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 18 percent.

Does Manggang at Bagoong contain shellfish?

Yes: 1/2 cup raw fermented shrimp paste. The full allergen list for this entry is shellfish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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