Mango Guacamole Recipe
🥭🥑 Mango Guacamole is a vibrant, creamy and refreshing dip that combines ripe avocado with juicy mango, zesty lime, crisp red onion, sweet red pepper and a gentle chilli kick. Ready in just 15 minutes, this colourful recipe is perfect with tortilla chips, tacos, grilled dishes, wraps or as a fresh appetiser for sharing.
Equipment
- 1 Large Mixing Bowl
- 1 Fork Or Potato Masher
- 1 Sharp Chef’s Knife
- 1 Chopping Board
- 1 Citrus Juicer or Reamer
- 1 Mixing Spoon or Silicone Spatula -
Ingredients
- 6 ripe avocados
- 2 ripe mangoes
- ½ red onion
- 1 garlic clove
- ½ red bell pepper
- 1–2 habanero peppers
- 4 fresh limes
- Salt - to taste
- Black pepper - to taste
- ⅓ cup fresh coriander - finely chopped
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare The Avocados
- Halve the avocados and remove the stones.
- Scoop the flesh into a large mixing bowl.
- Coarsely mash the avocado with a fork or potato masher, leaving some chunky pieces.
Step 2: Prepare The Mangoes
- Peel the mangoes and remove the flesh from the stones.
- Dice the mango into small, even pieces.
Step 3: Prepare The Aromatics
- Finely chop the red onion.
- Grate the garlic clove.
- Dice the red bell pepper.
- Finely mince the habanero peppers, removing the seeds and ribs if desired.
Step 4: Add The Lime Juice
- Squeeze the juice from the four limes over the mashed avocado.
- Gently mix to distribute the citrus juice.
Step 5: Season Carefully
- Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Start with one habanero if you are unsure about the heat level, then add more if desired.
Step 6: Add The Fresh Ingredients
- Add the diced mango, red onion, garlic, red pepper and habanero to the avocado.
- Add the chopped coriander if using.
Step 7: Fold Gently
- Use a mixing spoon or silicone spatula to gently fold everything together.
- Avoid vigorous stirring to keep the mango pieces intact and maintain a chunky texture.
Step 8: Taste And Adjust
- Taste the Mango Guacamole.
- Add more lime juice for acidity, salt for seasoning or habanero for extra heat as needed.
- Aim for a balanced combination of creamy, sweet, tangy, fresh and spicy flavours.
Step 9: Serve Promptly
- Transfer the finished Mango Guacamole to a serving bowl.
- Serve as soon as possible for the freshest flavour and texture.
Notes
- 🥑 Choose Ripe Avocados: Use ripe avocados that yield gently when pressed for the creamiest Mango Guacamole and the best flavour.
- 🥭 Use Sweet, Ripe Mangoes: Choose fragrant mangoes that are ripe but still firm enough to dice neatly without becoming mushy.
- 🍋 Use Fresh Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed lime adds brightness and helps balance the richness of the avocado and sweetness of the mango.
- 🌶️ Control the Heat: Habanero peppers can be very hot, so start with one and adjust according to your preferred level of spiciness.
- 🔪 Keep It Chunky: Avoid over-mashing the avocado. Leaving small chunks of avocado and mango gives the Mango Guacamole a delicious homemade texture.
- 🥄 Fold Gently: Carefully fold the ingredients together rather than stirring vigorously to keep the mango pieces intact.
- 🧂 Season To Taste: Add salt and black pepper gradually, tasting as you go until the sweet, tangy, savoury, and spicy flavours are balanced.
- ⏱️ Serve Fresh: For the best colour, flavour and texture, serve the Mango Guacamole soon after preparing it.
- 🧊 Store Properly: If you have leftovers, place them in an airtight container and press cling film directly onto the surface before refrigerating to reduce air exposure.
- 🌿 Add Coriander Last: If using fresh coriander, fold it through gently at the end so its fresh herbal flavour remains prominent.