Mango Biche (Green Mango Salad) with Salt and Lime

A tangy and refreshing Colombian street food snack made with unripe green mangoes, salt, and lime juice. It's a burst of sour and salty flavors that's perfect for a hot day.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

10 minutes

Calories

136

Level

Easy

Yields

2 servings

Cost

£1.86

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Snack•Salad

Cuisine:

British

Dietary:

Gluten-Free

Mood:

Healthy•Spicy

Ingredients

Servings

2mediumUnripe Green Mangoes(Should be firm and very sour, not sweet at all.)

£3.00

1Lime(Adjust to taste. Use more if mangoes are less sour.)

£0.70

0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste. Coarse salt is preferred.)

£0.01

PinchOptional: Pepper(Ground Black or Cayenne Pepper for a little heat.)

£0.01

Total Cost

£3.72

£1.86 per serving

The Method

1
Wash the green mangoes thoroughly.
2
Peel the mangoes with a knife or vegetable peeler. The skin is tough, so be careful.
3
Cut the mangoes into strips, wedges, or small cubes, removing the pit.
4
Place the cut mango pieces in a mixing bowl.
5
Squeeze the lime juice over the mangoes.
6
Sprinkle the salt over the mangoes. Add pepper if using.
7
Toss everything together well to ensure the mangoes are coated with the lime juice and salt.
8
Serve immediately and enjoy the tangy and refreshing snack!

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (280g)

136 kcal / 569 kJ

Carbs

35g

13% of RDA

Fat

0.6g

1% of RDA

Protein

1.5g

3% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

5.2 g

17% of RDA

Sugar

21.6 g

24% of RDA

Sodium

590 mg

26% of RDA

Saturated Fat

0.2 g

1% of RDA

Chef's Tips

If the mangoes are extremely sour, you can add a pinch of sugar to balance the flavors, but traditionally it's just salt and lime.

For an extra kick, try adding a pinch of chili powder or your favorite hot sauce.

This salad is best eaten immediately to prevent the mangoes from becoming soggy.

Some people like to add a sprinkle of Tajin seasoning (a blend of chili peppers, lime, and salt) for an extra layer of flavor.

If you can't find perfectly unripe green mangoes, look for mangoes that are still firm to the touch and have a pale green color.

Cooking Equipment

Knife

Cutting board

Mixing bowl

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Mango Biche (Green Mango Salad) with Salt and Lime

Ingredients

The Method