Thai people call this mango variety "Mamuang Bao | มะม่วงเบา"
This mango is a local fruit of Southern Thailand. In the past, nearly every household used to grow Mamuang Bao trees. They produce abundant fruit during the summer season. The mangoes have smooth, glossy, vibrant green skin. Beyond their shape, what makes Mamuang Bao stand out is their unique aroma and flavor. The raw fruit has an intensely sour flavor, and you can taste its sharp tanginess from the moment you smell it. When ripe, the fruit develops a slightly sweet-and-sour taste, but people still prefer eating it raw. It is also widely used in Southern Thai cuisine. Signature dishes featuring raw Mamuang Bao include sour curry with Mamuang Bao (แกงส้ม), spicy mango salad (ยำมะม่วงเบา), and the beloved shrimp paste chili dip with Mamuang Bao (น้ำพริกกะปิมะม่วงเบา) which I actually made this morning!
Let's go to the kitchen 🔪🥄🍽️
Ingredient preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time : 10 minutes
For 3 servings
เวลาเตรียมวัตถุดิบ 15 นาที
เวลาปรุง 10 นาที
สำหรับ 3 เสริฟท์
Ingredients and Condiments || วัตถุดิบและเครื่องปรุงรส
2-3 mangoes (Mamuang Bao)
10 fresh chilies
2 tbsp shallots
1 tbsp garlic
1 tbsp shrimp paste
1 tbsp coconut sugar
1/2 tbsp fish sauce
มะม่วงเบา 2-3 ลูก
พริกสด 10 เม็ด
หอมแดง 2 ช้อนโต๊ะ
กระเทียม 1ช้อนโต๊ะ
กะปิ 1 ช้อนโต๊ะ
น้ำตาลมะพร้าว 1 ช้อนโต๊ะ
น้ำปลา 1/2 ช้อนโต๊ะ
Preparation of ingredients || การเตรียมวัตถุดิบ
Thai herbs > Remove stems from fresh chilies and peel garlic and shallots, then rinse thoroughly. Let them drain.
Today, I enjoyed this shrimp paste dip with raw mango alongside steamed rice and a hot, crispy omelet. The combination was perfect and absolutely delicious!
shrimp paste chili dip with raw mango is a Thai dish renowned for its balanced sour, sweet, and spicy flavors. It derives its fragrant aroma from shrimp paste, raw mango, and fresh Thai herbs. This simple recipe uses minimal ingredients and pairs excellently with a range of accompaniments, such as Fresh vegetables, Blanched or boiled vegetables, Grilled or fried fish , Eggs (omelet, fried, or boiled) , Fried pork or chicken. Combining this chili paste with these dishes elevates their taste, creating a more vibrant and delicious dining experience.