Mango pudding facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
Mango pudding

Type	Pudding
Course	Dessert
Place of origin	Hong Kong
Region or state	Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and southern China
Serving temperature	Cold
Main ingredients	Agar or gelatin, mangoes, evaporated milk, sugar

Imagine a super yummy, creamy dessert made with fresh mangoes! That's mango pudding. It's a really popular treat, especially in Hong Kong. In Hong Kong, people love puddings, just like they do in the United Kingdom.

You can also find this delicious dessert in places like Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Macau. It's often served as part of a special meal called dim sum in Chinese restaurants. When it's made fresh, restaurants use real mangoes, evaporated milk, sugar, and something called agar or gelatin to make it jiggly.

Sometimes, fresh fruits like strawberries, berries, or kiwifruit are added on top. Mango pudding is always served cold. It has a rich and smooth texture that many people enjoy.

Good Luck Fish Shapes

Some Chinese restaurants make mango pudding in the shape of a fish. This is because fish like goldfish or koi are seen as symbols of good luck in Chinese culture. It's a fun way to serve this tasty dessert!

Fresh vs. Store-Bought

There are two main kinds of mango pudding. The first is made fresh in restaurants, using real mangoes. The other kind is made in factories. Factory-made mango pudding usually doesn't have fresh mangoes. Instead, it uses mango flavor and either gelatin or agar to get its texture.

Where to Find Mango Pudding

Besides eating it at dim sum or other restaurants, you can also buy mango pudding at most Asian grocery stores or supermarkets.

You might find it in a powder form. To make it, you just add boiling milk or water to the powder. You can also buy it in ready-to-eat cups, which are super convenient for a quick treat!