🥭 Ensaladang Mangga

Side Dish · Main ingredient: Green Mango · ⏱ 10 min · Serves 5 · ~₱85 · Best for: Snack

Ingredients

• 2 pc 2 large green (unripe) mangoes, julienned or sliced thin
• 2 pc 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1 pc 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp 3 tbsp bagoong alamang (sautéed shrimp paste), or to taste
• 1 tbsp 1 tbsp vinegar (optional, if bagoong is not sautéed)
• 1 tsp 1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance)
• 1 pc 1 small chili (siling labuyo), sliced (optional)

Instructions

1. Peel the green mangoes and julienne or thinly slice the flesh into strips.
2. Place the mango strips in a bowl of cold water for 10 minutes to keep them crisp, then drain well.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mango, diced tomatoes, and sliced onion.
4. If using raw bagoong, sauté it briefly in a little oil until fragrant and slightly caramelized, then let it cool.
5. Add the bagoong to the mango mixture along with sugar and chili, if using, and toss gently to combine.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning with more bagoong or a splash of vinegar for extra tang.
7. Arrange on a serving plate and serve immediately as a refreshing side to fried or grilled dishes.

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