Pickled Mangoes (Burong Mangga)

Do you want to try something tangy and sweet? Check out this Pickled Mangoes (Burong Mangga) recipe for a blast of flavor that will excite your taste buds! It's super easy to prepare and needs a few ingredients only.

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• Pickled Mangoes (Burong Mangga)

What are Pickled Mangoes?

These Pickled Mangoes, also known as burong mangga in the Philippines, are made of unripe green mangoes pickled in a white vinegar and granulated sugar mixture with red chilies and red onion slices. The unripe mangoes and spices are sliced and soaked in a pickling liquid before being left for a few days or weeks. This pickling process increases their tangy-sweet flavor while preserving their crisp texture.

This traditional Filipino dish is commonly served as a snack, appetizer, or side dish. Its deliciously sour flavors also maintain the mangoes' vitamins and minerals which makes it a healthy dish to eat any time you want!

Health Benefits of Pickled Mangoes

• Promotes cardiovascular health.
• Provides probiotics for gut nutrition.
• It boosts the body's immune system.
• Rich in anti-inflammatory properties.
• Packed with antioxidants and vitamins.

Variations

• Zesty - add fresh ginger slices and lime juice to the pickling liquid for a tangy, refreshing flavor.
• Spicy - add sliced chili peppers or chili flakes for a tangy delicacy with a spicy kick.
• Sweet and sour - mix pineapple juice and more sugar into the mixture for a delicious combination of sour-sweet flavors.
• Savory - season the pickling solution with whole peppercorns and crushed garlic cloves for a bold and savory taste.
• Aroma - fresh herbs such as cilantro, mint, or basil can be added to the pickling mixture to provide fragrance and aroma.

Substitutions

• Fruit - if unripe mangoes are unavailable, use unripe green papaya to provide the same crunchy texture and a little different, but equally excellent, sourness.
• Vinegar - replace white vinegar with rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar for a slightly sweeter, more complex flavor.
• Sugar - brown sugar can be used instead of white granulated sugar to achieve a richer, caramel-like sweetness in the pickling mix.
• Onion - use shallots instead of red onions if you opt for a milder, sweeter onion flavor that blends well with the pickling liquid.
• Chili - you may swap red chilies for jalapeños for milder heat and a unique peppery flavor.

Storage

• Refrigerate these pickled green mangoes (burong mangga) in sealed, sterilized jars to keep them fresh and crisp for up to a month.
• Use clean utensils while serving to avoid infection or bacteria contamination and preserve shelf life.
• Check for signs of spoilage before serving this dish.

Ingredients

Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:

• white vinegar
• granulated white sugar
• unripe green mangoes
• chopped red chilies
• red onions

See the recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Hint: Make sure the mango slices are completely soaked in the pickling liquid for flavor absorption and even pickling.

FAQ

More Mango Recipes

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• Best 3 ingredient Mango Smoothie
• Piña Colada Mango Popsicles
• Savory Mango Salad