Friday, April 18, 2008

Salsa, Anyone ?

This colourful mango salsa tastes as good as it looks !

We get the most divine mangoes here. I mean, really heavenly mangoes that can even turn a life long non mango eater (me) into a mango fanatic. We get the juicy, fragrant mangoes from Mombasa, Kenya in our markets as well as the locally grown ones which are smaller and firmer with a spicier taste. Freshly squeezed mango juice is also a popular – and healthy – drink here, too.

This mango salsa recipe is so easy to make, with quite common ingredients. I serve it as a side dish to a cold meat & cheese spread, or even as a salad topping and of course it also goes really well with fish or chicken ….. or tortilla’s …. the possibilities are endless -:


Mango Salsa

1 Mango, cut in to cubes
2 Tomatoes, pips removed & cut into cubes
1 red Onion, cut into cubes
Bunch of Coriander (Cilantro), finely chopped
Garlic Flakes to taste
Sprinkling of Chilli Powder (or use fresh equivalent)
Salt & Pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients together & store in the fridge. This salsa tastes even better if made a day before you plan to use it, as it gives time for all the delicious flavours to intermingle & develop.