This Spicy Mango Rice is sweet, savory, a little spicy, and completely addictive. The perfect tropical side dish for weeknight dinners or entertaining 🌴🔥
Spicy Mango Rice
Tired of boring white rice? Same. This spicy mango rice is here to fix your life, or at least your dinner 😏
It’s sweet from the mango, savory from the broth, fresh from cilantro, and has just the right kick of heat to keep things interesting. Basically, it’s not your average side dish.
The best part? It’s super easy to make and pairs with just about everything.
Why You’ll Love This Spicy Mango Rice
- Sweet, spicy, and savory in one bite
- Easy 30-minute recipe
- Perfect for entertaining
- A fun twist on traditional rice
- Pairs with chicken, fish, or beef
What Does Mango Rice Taste Like?
If you’re thinking “rice with mango???” I get it 😂
In Venezuela, we even have a phrase, “esto es un arroz con mango,” which basically means something is chaotic or doesn’t make sense.
But plot twist, mango and rice actually work. Like REALLY well.
The mango adds sweetness and brightness, while the chili and lime balance everything out. It’s tropical, fresh, and just a little unexpected.
Serving Ideas
This spicy mango rice goes with everything:
- Grilled chicken
- Fish or shrimp
- Steak or beef
- Black beans or veggies for a vegetarian option
Or, honestly, just eat it straight from the pot. No judgment.
Tips For Success
- Use ripe mango for the best flavor
- Balance the spice to your taste
- Do not overcook the rice
- Add lime at the end for freshness
Troubleshooting
Rice too mushy?
Use less liquid next time and avoid overcooking.
Too sweet?
Add more lime juice or a pinch of salt.
Not spicy enough?
Add extra chili or hot sauce.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen mango?
Yes, just thaw before using.
Can I make this ahead?
Yes, store in the fridge and reheat before serving.
Is this dish spicy?
It has a mild kick, but you can adjust the heat level.
I hope you try this delicious spicy mango rice at home! If you do, tag me @LivingSweetMoments so I can see your creations 💕
Spicy Mango Rice
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain rice uncooked
- 1/2 cup mango chunks fresh or thawed frozen
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
- 1/4 cup mango chunks diced small (for texture)
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or more to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 –2 tablespoons water if needed for blending
Instructions
- In a blender, combine 1/2 cup mango chunks and 2 tablespoons cilantro. Blend until smooth. Add a little water if needed
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat
- Add the ginger and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Add the red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds to release flavor
- Add the rice and stir to coat with the oil
- Pour in the mango puree, stock, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover
- Cook for 16–18 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed
- Fluff with a fork
- Add remaining cilantro and diced mango chunks
- Gently mix and let sit covered for 2–3 minutes
- Serve and enjoy
Notes
- Do not overcook the rice to avoid mushiness
- Add lime juice at the end for extra brightness
- Adjust spice level by adding chili flakes or hot sauce
- This recipe works with both fresh and frozen mango
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These look amazing
great for an aspiring at home cook
chili lime sounds really good
I would go with the more traditional cinnamon apple as my first choice, and would probably use it for fritters.
I would like to try the cinnamon apple slices in turnovers.
That rice sounds amazing. I’d try the chili lime mangos in a mango avocado salsa pair with a chili lime salmon. Ooo or those apples would probably taste great in a nice overnight oats.
I would love to try the honey lime pineapple chunk in shrimp tacos
This came out beautiful! My family really loved the flavors of the Dole!
the chili sounds great
Chili Lime sounds delicious! I’d try it with either rice or quinoa. maybe even barley.
The first flavor I would try first from Dole is the Fruit n’ Spice Chili Lime Mango Chunks. I would love to make them into spectactular margaritas with lime juice, tequila, and rock sugar.
The Cinnamon Apple would be great to make an Apple Crisp.
I like the chili lime and I would use it in a pie.
I would like to try the cinnamon spice apple slices and I would make chunky applesauce cake.
This looks so good. Great ideas to put it with rice! Your dishes are gorgeous!
I would use the Honey Lime Pineapple Chunks in a Sweet & Sour Pork dish
I would buy mango first and make this recipe FIRST (above)….YUMMY!
I would try the cinnamon apple slices in some kind of apple pie or turnover.
I’d like to try honey lime pineapple chunks in muffins.
I’d love to make some mango salsa with the chili lime mango chunks!
the apple cinnamon slices in homemade apple sauce
I might try the Honey Lime Pineapple first. I bet that would be great in a lot of Asian rice dishes. I love pineapple in rice dishes.—By the way, the 2nd Twitter follow on the entry form has no one to follow; is it meant to be for Living Sweet moments Twitter page?
I’d like to try the chili lime mango chunks over vanilla ice cream.
I would love to try the Chili Lime Chunks first. They look so good!
the chili lime sounds really good
Would love to try the Honey Lime Pineapple in Sweet & Sour Shrimp!!~
Pineapple for a nice cool summer fruit salad! 🙂
Cinnamon apple slices might be good with ice cream.
I didn’t even know these even existed! I want to try them all, but probably the pineapple first. I’d make a good sweet and sour chicken with it. Though I could imagine I’d just eat it plain too lol
i want to try the cinnamon apple. i would make a pie!
I want to try the honey lime pineapple on pizza with some ham and mushrooms.
I would love to try the cinnamon apple slices over french toast
I would use the cinnamon apple in my oatmeal.
I would try the Cinnamon Apple Slices and use them in my apple cobbler.