MANGO PUDDING

Mango pudding is a common Cantonese dessert (pronounced as mángguǒ bùdīng in Mandarin and mong guo bo ding in Cantonese), known for its refreshing and slightly sweet flavor. Below, I will introduce the techniques for making mango pudding. If you enjoy eating it, let's take a look together!

7 Reviews
7 Comments
POSTED:19/06/2024
Level:Easy
Yield:3-4 servings
Total:25 min
(includes chilling time)
Active:5 min

Mango pudding is a popular dessert in Hong Kong. You may have enjoyed it after a delicious dim sum feast. It's light, refreshing, and sweet, making it a wonderful dessert after a meal. The method for making mango pudding is quite simple. You can learn more from my notes.


1. About Mango Pudding

Mango pudding is one of the most popular desserts in Hong Kong, widely available in stores and beloved by children. The method of making mango pudding is simple, mainly using ingredients such as mango, sugar, milk, and sometimes condensed milk. It has a sweet and fragrant taste, with a rich mango flavor.


2. Choosing the Right Mango

Mango is an essential ingredient for making mango pudding, and there are no strict restrictions on the variety of mangoes you can use. It's best to use ripe mangoes for mango pudding. Ripe mangoes have a sweet fragrance and vibrant color, which are perfect for making mango pudding.

It's not recommended to use unripe mangoes because they can be sour, resulting in a tangy mango pudding. However, if you enjoy tangy flavors, you may consider using unripe mangoes!


3. How to Store Mango Pudding?

It's best to consume mango pudding fresh for the optimal taste and texture. If you have leftovers that you can't finish, you can store the remaining mango pudding in a sealed container in the refrigerator, where it can be kept for about 2 days.

You can also freeze mango pudding by wrapping it in plastic wrap and placing it in a sealed container. It can be stored in the freezer for up to 1 month. When you're ready to eat it, thaw the pudding at room temperature until it softens, then it's ready to be enjoyed!


4. What Goes Well with Mango Pudding

I enjoy eating mango pudding on its own because it has a sweet taste and provides a strong feeling of fullness, making it difficult for me to eat other foods afterwards.

However, if desired, you can pair mango pudding with light cream to balance out the sweetness, or enjoy it with fresh fruits. In hot summer weather, you can even have it with shaved ice. Another option is to cut it into small pieces and mix it with ice cubes for a chilled coconut drink.


5. Tips for Making Mango Pudding

1. When making mango pudding, ensure you use ripe, sweet mangoes to achieve the best flavor and color.

2. If you're using gelatin or agar-agar, be cautious not to add too much, as it can make the pudding too firm.

3. After making mango pudding, allow it to set. You can speed up the process by placing the pudding in the refrigerator.

4. Coconut milk and regular milk can be used interchangeably depending on your preference.

5. If you prefer less sweetness, you can omit adding sugar altogether.


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INGREDIENTS

MAIN INGREDIENTS

  • 400g large mango

ACCESSORIES

  • 2 sheets of gelatin
  • 250ml milk
  • 30g granulated sugar

DIRECTIONS

STEP 1

Prepare all the ingredients.

Tip:

The mango I'm using is a large green mango. It may look green, but it's actually ripe.

Prepare ingredients; use ripe green mango for recipe. Tip: appearance can be deceiving.

STEP 2

Soak the gelatin sheets in ice water until softened.

Tip:

It usually takes 5-10 minutes to soften.

Soften gelatin sheets by soaking in ice water for 5-10 minutes.

STEP 3

Cut the mango into chunks.

Instruction: Cut mango into chunks.

STEP 4

Divide into two portions: one for blending and one for decoration.

Divide content into two parts for blending and decorating.

STEP 5

Take one portion of the mango chunks and blend it into a puree using a blender.

Blend one portion of mango chunks into puree using a blender.

STEP 6

Heat the milk with sugar until boiling.

Tip:

Stir continuously while heating to prevent the milk from scorching or sticking to the pot.

Boil milk with sugar, stir continuously to prevent scorching.

STEP 7

After boiling the milk, let it sit for one minute, then add the softened gelatin sheets.

Boil milk, wait a minute, then add gelatin sheets.

STEP 8

Add the mango puree and stir until thoroughly combined.

Tip:

Keep stirring continuously until the mango puree, gelatin sheets, and milk are fully blended together.

Combine mango puree with gelatin sheets and milk, stirring continuously until fully mixed.

STEP 9

After stirring thoroughly, strain the milk mixture to remove any impurities.

Strain milk mixture after thorough stirring to remove impurities.

STEP 10

Pour the strained liquid into prepared cups. Refrigerate for about 2 hours.

Tip:

For a more aesthetic presentation, you can purchase specialized mango pudding molds. Alternatively, you can use small cups available at home as molds.

Chill strained liquid in cups for 2 hours. Use specialized molds or small cups for better presentation.

STEP 11

After refrigerating for two hours, remove from the refrigerator and top with mango cubes.

Tip:

The refrigeration time is not included in the preparation time.

Refrigerate dish for 2 hours, then top with mango cubes. Refrigeration time not counted in prep time.

STEP 12

Your delicious mango pudding is ready to enjoy!

Mango pudding is ready for you to savor!

Recipe analyzer

  • Recipes: MANGO PUDDING
  • Main Ingredients:4
  • Servings per recipe:1
  • Servings size:684 g
Nutritional Summary of Recipe
Amount per 430 g= 1 serving(s)
  • Energy (calories):357 kcal
    53%
  • Protein:3.28 g
    42%
  • Fat:1.52 g Why gray?
    48%
  • Carbohydrates:89.85 g
    92%
Calorie breakdown
  • Protein: 3%
    11 kcal
  • Fat: 4%
    13 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 93%
    332 kcal
The chart shows the percentage of calories intake (energy) coming from the respective macronutrients (fats, protein and carbohydrates).
Omega 6 : Omega 3
1:1
20:1
1:1
Both fatty acids are essential, but nowadays the majority of western diets include excessive amounts of Omega 6 acid.

The ratio shows whether the proportion of both fatty acids in your diet is optimal. Red color means too much of Omega 6 or too little of Omega 3. The data are rounded off and approximate.

7 REVIEWS

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NicholasOctober 08, 2024

Love this fresh flavored dessert recipe, very summery.
reply:
October 10, 2024
I'm glad you feel so, mango pudding is indeed perfect for summer.
MelissaSeptember 26, 2024

This mango pudding recipe is very easy to understand and great.
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September 29, 2024
thank you for the compliment and I hope you enjoy making it.
RyanSeptember 16, 2024

Can I use fresh mango puree instead of canned mango?
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September 18, 2024
Of course you can, fresh mango puree will give the pudding a stronger natural fruity flavor.
WilliamJuly 22, 2024

It is very flexible and can be customized to your personal preferences by adjusting the sweetness and texture.
jennieJune 19, 2024

It's a great feeling to make your own mango pudding at home in the summer, thanks for sharing!
PeterJune 19, 2024

Mango pudding has always been a favorite dessert of mine, and this recipe is very detailed and easy to make!
jiesiiJune 19, 2024

This mango pudding looks and tastes amazing!
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