How to ripen a mango?

An unripe mango will ripen on the counter at room temperature. To ripen a mango faster, put it in a brown paper bag. I like to add a ripe banana or even an onion to the bag to help the mango ripen faster. Roll up the end of the bag to close it. Like avocados, how long it will take will vary depending on how much it needs to ripen. A ripe mango can then be stored in the refrigerator to slow down the ripening process.

How to pick a ripe mango?

Focus on feeling the mango, not on the color. A ripe mango will be soft when pressed. An unripe mango will be firm when pressed. The skin should be smooth, not wrinkled. Avoid any large indentations and bruises.

What can I use instead of cilantro?

If you’re not a fan of cilantro, it can be skipped. I wouldn’t use another fresh herb for this corn and mango salsa recipe. A 1/4 cup of finely diced red onion is not a substitute for cilantro, but if you skip the herb the red onion will add more flavor to the salsa.

Mango Corn Salsa - Three Little Chickpeas

Description

The mango corn salsa is a flavorful and refreshing condiment. It’s sweet from fresh mango and corn, has a little kick from jalapeños, and is tangy from fresh lime juice.

Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups (240 grams) diced ripe mango
1/2 cup (100 grams) of canned corn, drained
1/2 jalapeño, finely diced, seeds removed
1/4 cup of loosely packed cilantro, chopped
1 medium garlic clove, minced
1 lime, zested and 2 tablespoons of the juice
Pinch of salt

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Instructions

Dice the mango into small bite-size pieces, and add the corn, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, and salt to a bowl.
Zest one lime and juice it. Add zest and 2 tablespoons of juice to the bowl of mango corn salsa.
Mix together, taste, and adjust seasoning.
Store in an airtight container for 2 days in the refrigerator.

Notes

You may need 1-2 mangoes for the salsa depending on their size. One large or 2 small.

Make sure the mango is ripe so it will be sweet and juicy, otherwise an unripe mango will make the salsa sour.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: dip
Method: no bake
Cuisine: american