green mango
Tart tropical drupe
A green mango is an unripe mango, firm and tart rather than soft and sweet.
In many cuisines—especially South and Southeast Asian—green mangoes are prized for their sourness and used in salads, chutneys, pickles, and drinks: Thai green mango salad with fish sauce and chili, She sliced green mango for the pickle jar.
The term sometimes refers to specific mango varieties that remain green even when ripe.
- unripeNot ready for harvest
- sourSharp, biting taste
- sour fruitAcidic edible plant product
- tartSharp-flavored small pie
- crunchyBreaking with sound
pickle · chutney · tropical · raw · tangy · astringent · salt · chili · chili salt · street food · street vendor · slice · peel · Thai salad · firm · acidic · Southeast Asia · India
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