Turks and Caicos Mango Salsa is a traditional Turks and Caicos Islander recipe for a classic hot sauce made from a blend of Scotch bonnet chillies, vinegar, onion, garlic and spices sweetened with sugar. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Turks and Caicos Islander version of: Turks and Caicos Mango Salsa.
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This mango salsa is a common accompaniment on the islands of Turks and Caicos and is often considered amongst the national dishes of Turks and Caicos.
Ingredients:
1 ripe mango, peeled and cubed
1 small onion, peeled and diced
1/2 red bell pepper, cored and diced
1/2 green bell pepper, cored and diced
Juice of 1 lime
1–2 tbsp fresh coriander (optional)
1 red cayenne chilli, sliced into rings
Salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste
Method:
Peel the mango and cut it into small cubes.
Combine all the ingredients (except the lime juice and coriander) in a bowl, toss them to combine then pour over the lemon juice.
Scatter over the coriander leaves then season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper. Toss everything to mix thoroughly then transfer to your refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
