Growing up in Malaysia, one dish that always
brought a burst of freshness to our dining table was Kerabu Mangga, or Mango
Salad in English. It's a quintessential Malaysian, Malay-style raw salad that
requires minimal cooking but delivers maximum flavor. The beauty of Kerabu
Mangga lies in its simplicity - just toss and mix the ingredients together, and
you're ready to indulge in a symphony of flavors and textures.
To me, Kerabu
Mangga is more than just a salad - it's a nostalgic Malay dish. The combination of sweet and sour mango, the kick of spiciness from the
chilies, the tanginess of shallots, the refreshing burst of mint leaves, and
the satisfying crunch of roasted cashew nuts - it's a culinary experience that
never fails to transport me back to my Malaysian roots.
What's even
better is that Kerabu Mangga pairs perfectly with rice and other side dishes,
making it an ideal appetizer or accompaniment to any meal. Why spend hours
slaving away in the kitchen when you can whip up this wonderously easy mango
salad in no time? And the best part? It's a vegetarian delight, so you can
enjoy all the deliciousness without any compromise.
Ingredients:
1 large unripe
mango, peeled and thinly sliced
1 red chili,
thinly sliced
2 birds eye
chilies, thinly sliced (optional)
4 shallots,
thinly sliced
4-5 sprigs of
mint leaves, shredded (or coriander leaves)
1/2 tbsp lime
juice (adjust according to mango sourness)
1/2 tbsp
powdered palm sugar
1/2 cup roasted
cashew nuts or peanuts, coarsely pounded
Salt, to taste
Method:
In a large
bowl, toss together the sliced mango, red chili, birds eye chilies (if using),
shallots, and shredded mint leaves.
Add lime juice,
powdered palm sugar, and roasted cashew nuts to the bowl. Season with salt to
taste.
Toss all the
ingredients together until well combined.
Serve the
Kerabu Mangga immediately as a refreshing and flavorful salad, or as a
delightful accompaniment to your favorite Malaysian dishes. Enjoy the burst of
flavors and the memories it brings!
I have been following u on FB and this is so sad that the voting has been unfair in Malaysia. Anyways the mango salad is mouth watering and i really like the recipe. Next week i travel back to India, my mom says the mango tree is cl added with mangoes in my house and am desperate to try all these recipe's with them. :)
ReplyDeleteI love this recipe very much, I hope I can find unripe mango soon,it's hard to find here ! and I like the way you represent about this dish into politic conections :) you are a good writer,I'm not into politic anymore,one of many reason I moved here :) is a lot of "demo crazy" in Indonesia too :) Lol I love that word.
ReplyDeleteNava wonderful clicks,sensational salad.
ReplyDeleteDont send to them la.wasted. they won't know how to appreciate it. Might even bute off your hands for doing so. Black become ehite white become black...salted fish also can come alive....send this dish for me la...I love it...sooo yummy.....with rice and a bit sambal...fulamak...heaven!
ReplyDeletenew recipe to me.. thanks for stopping by at my space.. happy to follow you
ReplyDeleteWhen ever I don't get papaya, I make mango salad this way. Its says gandha hsi per dhandha hai politics.
ReplyDeleteI know Nava, read the papers. Sad indeed. But the salad looks very refreshing :)
ReplyDeleteWow very lovely and tangy mango salad, i have never added peanuts or cashews before to mango salad. Its a nice twist and makes it crunchy and yummy.
ReplyDeleteOh I heard, the ruling party won with only a slight margin & the opposition party is looking to take it to streets!! It is indeed 'demo crazy', rightfully put. As citizens, there is only so much we can do & leave the rest. I have visited Malaysia during my school time, have seen a mix of races living harmoniously. Hmm.. I hope things turn alright for you guys soon, Nava.
ReplyDeleteAbout the salad: Gosh, very tempting - raw mango is one great ingredient. The pounded cashew/peanut on the salad is a nice idea to give the crunchy feel. Love it. Nice clicks too.
I'm craving for this, it's one of my favorite dishes!! thank u ms.nava k for sharing this recipe! :)
ReplyDeleteWow Nava I am going to try this if I am lucky enough to get a raw mango.
ReplyDeleteOne of my fave kerabus! Absolutely appetizing!
ReplyDeleteLike you, I hope that the media folks think before publishing and politicians think before opening their mouth.
Wow This salad looks really yummy.. I Love the addition of peanuts to the salad.Crunchy!!
ReplyDeleteStunning clicks.. This recipe is new to me.. I always love tangy raw mango taste.. will surely give it a try..
ReplyDeleteDon't except anything from Politicians they are to make their bank safe. Delicious cripsy salad, love the raw mango, If I can find one I will try this.
ReplyDeleteWow .. Looks sooo delicious
ReplyDeleteThat does sound so much like India, Nava. As for the salad, it's beautiful! I'm dying to create it!!
ReplyDeleteLooks so delicious.beautifully captured the essence of the salad
ReplyDeleteOh Nava, I also little upset about the election. I know how the people in your country will feel. It's really nice the way you describe the mango salad "Mixture of the different races" :).
ReplyDeleteLoved you Mangga Salad, adding nuts will give a crunchy taste.
Sad to hear about the elections Nava.. The salad looks very creative and apt for this season :-)
ReplyDeleteAhhhh!!! Disappointed but we are not giving up. Btw, thanks all you lovely people for the lovely comments and for stopping by. Appreciate it very much.
ReplyDeleteSalad looks refreshing and love the crunchiness from the nuts used.lovely clicks
ReplyDeleteThis salad looks refreshing and nutty. Hope it would have changed your mood too.
ReplyDeletelovely click................ crunchy mango salad
ReplyDeleteThe salad looks so good with all the flavors in there. The tangyness & crunchiness from the nuts really takes the salad to a different level
ReplyDeletewonderful salad ! guess politicians everywhere make use of communal and racist sentiments of people:(
ReplyDeleteNava, Politics is a dirty game everywhere and I have no comments for this. Anyways, your salad is something I have to try. It looks pretty to me plus sour, spicy and crunchy. Have a good week ahead!
ReplyDeleteHugs Nava...It's such a sad state of affairs..It's the same here..
ReplyDeleteLoved your salad and your analogy with people...Hope the way this salad is refreshing, there will be fresh wave in the politics...
I am very disappointed about the elections my friend :/ - but keep hope!!!
ReplyDeleteYour salad looks lovely and really innovative!
Cheers
CCU
Hi Nava, very appetizing kerabu mango. Great side dish for refreshing and bring down the heat. :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great week ahead.
what a presentation..... ................A real summer treat !!!!!
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Such a refreshing salad.. Would love to have some now!!
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