AMBA (A SPICY AND SAVORY MANGO CONDIMENT)
Although this is posted in response to a recipe request, I'm also posting this for myself, since it really is time I started making this yummy, spicy sauce. I normally do not like mangoes, but I do like amba, espcially drizzled on my felafel. This recipe comes from one of my Hebrew cookbooks, Matanot Mehamitbach (Gifts from the Kitchen) by Gil Hovav, one of Israel's foremost foodies, translation courtesy of me ;-) Just beware, if you injest even average quantities of this stuff, the fenugreek will add a certain je n'ai c'est quoi to your body odor. Fenugreek is good for you, but not in every way... Cooking time is also sunning time.
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Sauces
Time P5DT30m
Yield 4 one-cup jars
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Wash the mangoes well and cut them up (including the peel) into slices the size of your pinky finger.
- Salt well and place the slices into a large jar. Close the jar and place it in a sunny spot for 4 to 5 days to release all the liquid in the fruit. At the end of this time the mangoes should be a very light, yellow color.
- Drain, saving the liquid.
- Allow the mango slices to dry, preferably in the sun, for 3 to 4 hours.
- Heat the 2 tablespoons of corn oil in a pot, and add all the ingredients up to (and not including) the garlic. Cook and constantly stir for a few seconds, until the spices begin to pop and make tiny explosive noises.
- Boil the mango liquid (you did remember to save it, didn't you?) and add this to the heated spice mixture.
- Add the mango and the chopped garlic.
- Stir, and continue cooking for 5 minutes on a low flame. Make sure the mixture does not dry out too much.
- Remove from the flame and let cool completely.
- Divide the mixture among 4 one-cup jars (which have been sterilized).
- Cover with the corn oil and seal.
- Amba is delicious with felafel, meat, fish, and even mixed into rice dishes.
- The amba will keep for at least six months.
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Pama'jae Murphy
[email protected]This is the best amba recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it as a condiment on grilled chicken, fish, and vegetables, and it's also great as a spread for sandwiches and wraps. I highly recommend this recipe!
Mujaasi Micheal
[email protected]This amba recipe is amazing! The flavors are so complex and delicious. I love the way the sweetness of the mango pairs with the spiciness of the chili peppers. I've used it as a condiment on everything from chicken to fish to vegetables, and it's alw
Fitsum Worku
[email protected]I love this amba recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love the way the flavors of the mango, ginger, and garlic come together. I've also found that it's a great way to use up leftover mangoes.
Anas Sheikh
[email protected]This is the best amba recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it as a condiment on grilled chicken, fish, and vegetables, and it's also great as a spread for sandwiches and wraps. I highly recommend this recipe!
Whitney Binyanya
[email protected]This amba recipe is amazing! The flavors are so complex and delicious. I love the way the sweetness of the mango pairs with the spiciness of the chili peppers. I've used it as a condiment on everything from chicken to fish to vegetables, and it's alw
Ahsansshah Rizvi
[email protected]I love this amba recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love the way the flavors of the mango, ginger, and garlic come together. I've also found that it's a great way to use up leftover mangoes.
M. Fahad
[email protected]This amba recipe is a game-changer! It's so easy to make and the results are incredible. The flavors are so well-balanced and the spice level is just right. I've already used it on everything from chicken to fish to vegetables, and it's always a hit.
Fakhr Alrakwi
[email protected]I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The amba is so flavorful and versatile. I've used it as a condiment on grilled chicken, fish, and vegetables, and it's also great as a spread for sandwiches and wraps.
FN GRAFIX
[email protected]This amba recipe is amazing! The flavors are so complex and delicious. I love the way the sweetness of the mango pairs with the spiciness of the chili peppers. I've used it as a condiment on everything from chicken to fish to vegetables, and it's alw
Itua Emmanuel
[email protected]I love this amba recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love the way the flavors of the mango, ginger, and garlic come together. I've also found that it's a great way to use up leftover mangoes.
ellen mavindo
[email protected]This is the best amba recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it as a condiment on grilled chicken, fish, and vegetables, and it's also great as a spread for sandwiches and wraps. I highly recommend this recipe!
Rao Waqas Riskyzz
[email protected]I've never had amba before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are incredible. The flavors are so well-balanced and the spice level is just right. I can't wait to use it on everything!
Mdrofek En
[email protected]This amba recipe is a keeper! The flavors are so vibrant and complex, with the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy. I love the way the mango pairs with the spices, and the result is a condiment that is both unique and versatile.