My mother lived in Burundi for several years — and the best thing she brought back from that time was this strawberry and mango salad. My brother and I used to lick the syrup straight off our plates! Today, in Côte d’Ivoire, I use local mangoes and strawberries from Burkina Faso. In France, the best pairing is Plougastel strawberries with Ivory Coast mangoes. An absolute delight!
Ingredients
- Ripe mangoes
- Fresh strawberries
- Juice of 1 lime
- Brown sugar (to taste)
Instructions
- Peel and slice the mangoes. Hull and halve the strawberries.
- Place both fruits in a bowl and drizzle generously with fresh lime juice.
- Add brown sugar to taste and toss gently.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to let a sweet syrup form at the bottom.
- Serve chilled — and yes, it’s perfectly acceptable to lick the bowl!
Bon appétit! 🥭🍓