ROASTD HABANERO + MANGO SALSA - Sweet Heat with a Serious Kick

Roasted Mango Habanero Salsa – Sweet Heat with a Serious Kick

Introduction

I’ll be honest — I’m not usually a “fruit in salsa” kinda guy. But this one? It made me question everything. The mango doesn’t make this salsa cloying or soft — it brings balance. Paired with roasted tomatoes, garlic, and blistered habaneros, it’s sweet, spicy, and dangerously good.

🔥 This is the kind of salsa that surprises you. It lights you up and cools you down.

I like this best on grilled fish tacos (goes crazy), but you could spoon it on just about anything that needs a punch of heat and a hint of sweetness.

Why This Salsa Works

✔️ Habanero Heat → Fiery and floral, roasted habaneros bring intensity and depth.
✔️ Mango Sweetness → Tames the heat just enough to keep you going back for more.
✔️ Fire-Roasted Flavor → Charring the ingredients adds smoke, balance, and complexity.
✔️ Texture Control → Blend it chunky or smooth depending on your mood.

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Ingredients

Roasted Habanero and Mango Salsa (Yields: 1 Pint)

• 370g Roma tomatoes, whole (approx. 4 medium tomatoes)

• 65g white onion, quartered (½ medium onion)

• 33g habanero chiles, whole (2–3 large habaneros)

• 30g garlic cloves, whole, in paper (6 cloves)

• 153g mango, diced (1 medium mango)

• 12g cilantro, chiffonade (½ cup loosely packed)

• 6g Diamond Crystal kosher salt (1 tsp), plus more to taste

Instructions

1️⃣ Broil the Veg

Preheat your broiler to high.
Arrange tomatoes, onion, garlic, and habaneros on a sheet tray.
Broil everything until blackened and tender:

• Tomatoes & onions → ~20–25 minutes, flipping halfway

• Garlic & habaneros → ~15 minutes

  Let everything cool slightly. Peel the garlic, stem the habaneros.

2️⃣ Blend It Up

In a food processor, combine the roasted tomatoes, garlic, onion, habaneros, and a pinch of salt.
Blend until your desired texture is reached — a little rustic is great.
Add mango and cilantro. Pulse until evenly mixed or fully smooth.
Taste and adjust salt as needed.

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Tools I Used

• Cuisinart 14-Cup Food Processor – This is a go-to for sauces and salsas that need a smooth texture. Powerful, reliable, and easy to clean.

• Breville Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro – I use this for broiling vegetables evenly, it gets beautifully charred results without overcooking.

Tips & Tricks

🔥 Habaneros hit hard — start with 2, blend, and taste before adding more.
🔥 Ripe mango only — underripe = too firm, overripe = too sweet.
🔥 Chunky or smooth? You decide. Just don’t skip the broil — that roasted depth is non-negotiable.
🔥 Too spicy? Add more mango or a splash of lime juice to cool it down.

How to Use This Salsa

🌮 Fish Tacos → The citrusy sweetness is perfect with grilled white fish.
🍗 Grilled Chicken → A spoonful of this brightens smoky meats beautifully.
🥑 Chips & Dip → Warning: people will ask you what’s in it.
🍳 Breakfast Eggs → Yeah. We said it.

Make It & Show Me!

Try this sweet-heat stunner and tag me on Instagram @goatboyintl — I wanna see how you serve it. 🌶🥭