Mango Sago Bites — crunchy, creamy, sweet, and tangy, this is an effortless, colorful appetizer to entertain with this summer! A colorful mix of sweet, in-season mangoes, air-fried crispy tofu, cucumbers, and onions all tossed in a fragrant dressing featuring lemon zest, garlic, ginger, and mayo. Served on crunchy sago (sabudana) chips with a teriyaki drizzle, each bite is bursting with flavor!
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Mango Sago Bites — crunchy, creamy, sweet, and tangy, this is an effortless, colorful appetizer to entertain with this summer! A colorful mix of sweet, in-season mangoes, air-fried crispy tofu, cucumbers, and onions all tossed in a fragrant dressing featuring lemon zest, garlic, ginger, and mayo. Served on crunchy sago (sabudana) chips with a teriyaki drizzle, each bite is bursting with flavor!
- 20 sago (sabudana) chips
- oil , for frying
- 1/2 cup firm tofu , drained and patted dry, diced into small cubes
- 2 tsp corn starch
- 1 tsp light soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp oil , for pan frying
- 1 cup mangoes , diced into cubes
- 1/2 cup cucumbers , chopped
- 1/2 cup onions , finely chopped
- 2 tbsp cilantro , finely chopped (save some for topping)
- 1 Thai red chilies , finely chopped
- 1/2 jalapenos , finely chopped (save some for topping)
- 3 tbsp green onions , finely chopped (save some for topping)
- 1 tsp ginger , minced
- 2 cloves garlic , minced (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 3 tsp lemon juice
- black and white sesame seeds
- teriyaki sauce
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To make the crispy tofu, mix together all the ingredients with the tofu. Then saute them in a pan until golden brown and crispy. You can also air fry them or bake them in an oven for 7-8 minutes at 350°F / 175°C until golden brown and crispy. Make sure to give them a shake about halfway through.
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To make the dressing, whisk together all the ingredients. This can be stored in a fridge for 2 to 3 days.
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Fry the sago chips as per package instructions. You can also brush with oil and air fry them. You can fry the sago chips ahead of time and store them in an airtight containers.
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When you are ready to serve, mix together all the salad ingredients, crispy tofu and the dressing (as needed). Don't add too much dressing, just add enough to coat the salad. Extra dressing can be served in a bowl on the side. Adjust the seasonings as per your taste.
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To assemble the sago bites, take a sago chip and add some salad on top. Garnish with green onions, jalapenos, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Drizzle some teriyaki sauce and your Mango Sago Bites are ready to serve!
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I love mango pizza 👌👌
My favourite pizza 👌👌
Wow very creative . Can you pls recommend some other toppings when mangoes are not in season
Thank you so much💕Any fruits like peaches, strawberries, plums, pineapple can be used instead of mangoes all goes really well.