Guyanese Mango Fire Relish

Adapted from the Barbecue Bible. Serve with grilled seafood, poultry or meat. Use green mangoes for a more traditional preparation. Watch out--this is HOT! Seed the scotch bonnets if you don't want it quite so fiery.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1  lb  ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (use green mangoes for a more traditional taste)
• 1 -4  scotch bonnet pepper (to taste)
• 4  garlic cloves, crushed
• 2  teaspoons salt (or to taste)
• 2  teaspoons sugar
• 1⁄3 cup fresh lime juice (or to taste)
• 2  tablespoons water (or more if necessary)

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.
2. Relish should be thick but pourable. Add a little more water if it is too thick.
3. Cover tightly and refrigerate. Will keep up to 1 week.