Auntie Irenes Famous Red Pickle Mango Recipes

PICKLED MANGO WITH GINGER

Steps:

• Heat the cinnamon stick, cumin seeds, peppercorns and cardamom in a small skillet over medium-low heat, stirring, until toasted, about 4 minutes. Make the brine: Combine the vinegar, 3/4 cup water, the sugar, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon salt, the ginger, chiles and toasted spices in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring to dissolve the sugar, 5 minutes. Pack the mango wedges into a 1-quart jar, then pour in the hot brine; let cool completely. Cover and refrigerate overnight or up to 1 week.

CAST IRON VEGGIES WITH MANGO PICKLE

Steps:

• Drain the oil from the mango pickle into two cast-iron skillets. Turn the heat on high under the skillets. When hot, sear the cauliflower in one skillet and cook the cabbage in the other. Cook both until fork tender.
• When the cabbage is almost finished, add three-quarters of the mango pickle and continue cooking a few more minutes. Add half the raisins. When the cauliflower is finished, toss in the remaining mango pickle, corn and remaining raisins.
• Put the cabbage in a bowl and top with the cauliflower.

MANGO PICKLE

Steps:

• Wash the mangoes and pat dry them.
• Without peeling, cut them into long thin slices; discard the pit.
• Dry the slices in sun for 10 to 12 hours spread on an absorbent cloth.
• Heat half of the oil in a large skillet on medium heat.
• Add the seasonings except salt and asafetida powder.
• As soon as they sizzle, add the dried mango pieces.
• Stir together for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Turn off the heat.
• Mix in the salt and asafetida powder when the mixture is cold.
• Heat the remaining oil separately.
• Pour the hot oil over the spiced mango slices and adjust the spices, as needed.
• Put the pickle in a jar, cover, and store in a warm place for a few days.
• Shake everyday.
• Pickle may be refrigerated if it is to be kept long.
• Variation: Peel the mangoes before cutting.
• Reduce the oil by half and adjust the seasonings.

LI HING PICKLED MANGO

Steps:

• Put all the mango slices in a mixing bowl. Add the li hing mui and li hing mui powder. Toss so that everything is evenly coated.
• In a saucepan, combine the rice vinegar, apple cider vinegar, sugar, sea salt. Bring it all to a boil, stirring until the sugar and salt is dissolved. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
• Pour the liquid over the bowl of mangoes. Let cool. Transfer to jars and store in the refrigerator for 24 hours before eating. Enjoy!

PICKLED SLICED MANGO

Steps:

• Combine mango slices and 3 tablespoons salt in a large bowl. Let sit, about 15 minutes.
• Combine remaining 1 tablespoon salt, 3 cups plus 3 tablespoons water, and sugar in a large pot; bring to a boil. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; pour in vinegar. Remove brine from heat and let cool, about 15 minutes.
• Drain mango slices and place in large jars. Cover with cooled brine. Seal and refrigerate until mango turns yellow, about 2 days.