Desserts
Mango compote
A smooth, fragrant compote, cooked gently until the mango flesh falls apart. Served warm or cold for breakfast or a snack, often with rice or biscuits in the Solomon Islands.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Nutrition facts
323 kcal per serving
- Protein
- 1.9 g
- Carbohydrates
- 68.1 g
- of which sugars
- 63.7 g
- Fat
- 3.6 g
- Fiber
- 4.8 g
Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.
Instructions
- Peel the mangoes with a peeler and cut the flesh into large chunks around the stone.
- Put the chunks in a saucepan with the water, cane sugar and the pinch of salt.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then lower the heat and let it cook gently for about 20 minutes, covered, stirring from time to time.
- Mash the mango with a fork or potato masher until smooth, leaving a few small pieces if you like.
- Add the lime juice, taste, and adjust the sugar if needed.
- Let it cool, then store in the fridge or serve warm.
Variations and tips
Milky version. Add 10 cl of coconut milk at the end of cooking for a creamier texture.
Using what's available. If the mangoes are fibrous or not very fragrant, add a little vanilla extract and a pinch of cinnamon.
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Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands
Original Ecomely recipe.