Rougail de Mangues Vertes (Green Mango Rougail) is a traditional Malagasy (from Madagascar) recipe for a classic fresh chutney-like accompaniment of cooked green mangoes blended with spring onions, onions, Cuban oregano and green chilli. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Malagasy version of: Green Mango Rougail (Rougail de Mangues Vertes).
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Ingredients:
3 green mangoes
4 spring onions, chopped
1 small red onion, peeled and sliced
2 tbsp Spanish thyme (Cuban oregano) leaves
1 tbsp vegetable oil
fresh green chilli, minced, to taste
salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
Method:
Peel the mangoes then slice the flesh into chunks. Place the mango flesh in a saucepan with just enough water to cover then bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
At this point, take off the heat and allow to cool slightly. Turn the mango mixture into a food processor and add the spring onions, onion, Spanish thyme and vegetable oil. Process the mixture until smooth then turn into a bowl.
Season to taste with salt, black pepper and minced chilli. Serve as a dip or as a spread for canapés, crackers, bread and steamed cassava leaves.