Mango pudding

Mango pudding is a beloved dessert across Hong Kong and many other Asian countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Macau. It is often featured as part of the dim sum offerings in Chinese restaurants. The classic recipe requires simple ingredients such as agar or gelatin, fresh mangoes, evaporated milk, and sugar. For an added touch, some people like to garnish it with fresh fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, or kiwi.

This dessert boasts a rich, creamy texture and is best enjoyed chilled. In Chinese culture, it is not uncommon for restaurants to mold mango pudding into the shape of a fish, as this is believed to bring good luck.

There are various interpretations of mango pudding. Some commercially produced versions use mango essence instead of fresh mangoes and rely on gelatin or agar to achieve the desired consistency.

If you're craving mango pudding, you don't have to visit a restaurant to enjoy it. You can easily find it in Asian grocery stores or supermarkets. It is available in different forms, such as powder mixes that you simply combine with boiling milk or water, or even ready-to-eat portions for convenience.