10-12 green mangoes, peel and slice in 1/4" thick strips
4 tbsp rock salt, divided
1 1/4 c turbinado (raw) sugar
1 lb brown sugar
1 tsp grated orange rind
1/4 tsp red gel food coloring
1 tsp 5-spice
In a large bowl, sprinkle mango strips with 2 tbsp rock salt. Toss gently. Cover and let sit overnight. Rinse mango strips and drain well. Place mango strips in large pot and add 2 tbsp rock salt, turbinado sugar, brown sugar, orange rind, food coloring, and 5-spice. Bring to a boil. Cook for 30 minutes on medium heat (gentle boil). Cool completely before packing.