MANGO SALSA....A Florida Settler's recipe.... ============================= The Sanskrit word for Mango means"Of", which derives from the important role the mango plays in the every day life of these people. A valuable cultivated food source , a refreshing beverage, the mango is a reoccurring thread in the culture, religion and lifestyle of the region of it's origin; southern Asia, especially India, Burma and the Andaman Islands. TRY THIS WITH CHICKEN AND CURRIES --------------------------------------------------- ----------------- INGREDIENTS 12 cups..............firm and ripe diced mangos 1/2 tbs...............chopped fresh ginger 1 large................onion 2 tbs...................diced chile peppers 1 cup...................diced almonds 1 tbs...................salt .25 cup...............lime juice 1.5 cups.............raisins 4 cups.................sugar 4 cups.................white vinegar ======================= ///// =================================================== PREPARATION: 1) Combine vinegar and sugar in heavy bottomed, large kettle or pot. 2) Boil 5 minutes 3) Add all the other ingredients and return to a boil 4) Let simmer about 2 hours with frequent stirring. Contents should thicken in this time. 5) Store as you wish. NOTE: This is good for preserving in sterile jars if you posses the knowledge to do so safely! Food Safety ================================================================================= Recipe from The MarsCafe www.marscafe.com mars@marscafe.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Cyberchefs Electronic Union www.geocities.com/chefmars =================================================================================