Mango Salsa

Here in the dry forest of Guanacaste, the wind is blowing, mangoes are falling, and the hot red peppers in the garden are drying out in the sun. What can we do about it? THIS SALSA.

In a bowl combine:

• 1 large mango – diced (watch this video for an easy way to dice a mango)
• sundried dried hot pepper of choice – deseeded & diced
• 1 handful cherry tomatoes – cut into quarters
• 1 medium radish – diced
• 1 handful cilantro/culantro – chopped
• 1/4 cup diced red onion – or more if you are an onion fan
• juice of one lime
• salt & pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients in a container and allow to set in the fridge for 12 hours before serving. The sweetness of the mango will help to mild and hydrate the hot dry pepper. Add this salsa to your tacos, salad, or just scoop it up with your favorite chips. Turn it into an easy lunch on-the-go by adding in quinoa or rice and beans!

Dicing a Mango, The Safe Way!

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A safe and easy way to dice a mango!

“Please, don’t peel me,” said the mango…

I have met way too many people in my adult years who peel mangoes before they cut them. And I am here to tell you, there is a MUCH easier way to get the meat from your mango, even when you need it diced. Leave the peeler in the drawer, PLEASE. Peeled, slippery mangoes are a kitchen accident waiting to happen. So…

Step 1: peeler stays in drawer

Step 2: Cut mango along the ‘wide’ side of the seed, just off the center line – this will leave you with a nice mango cheek

Step 3: Repeat step 2 for the other side of the mango – so you have two mango cheeks

Step 4: Cut a grid into your mango. Cut strong enough to cut through the flesh of the mango but not through the mango skin – in this recipe we need diced mango so make the grid nice and small, making thin slices

Step 4: Use a fine edge spoon and take a shallow scoop out from the grid removing a bunch of little pieces of diced mango. Continue taking shallow scoops with the spoon until you reach the mango skin.

Step 5: The seed… I usually just eat the meat right off it. Or you can cut the meat off and dice it up too.

Now Enjoy!