芒果豆腐花 Tofu and Mango Soup

Pinyin: Máng Guǒ Dòu Fū Huā

You know what tofu tastes like right, OK now imagine that and simply add half a fresh mango and some mango juice. Chill the whole thing and this is what you get.

It's a pretty decent dessert, it's not too sweet, almost fresh and light you could say. It is a bit strange to be eating tofu for dessert and it's really a very liquid form of tofu which makes it even a bit stranger.

I always say it is hard to go wrong with mangoes though and if you are a fan of tofu you'll be loving this stuff. For the rest of you out there, the non-tofu loving bunch, you might want to reconsider.

芒果布丁 Mango Pudding

Pinyin: Máng Guǒ Bù Dīng

Who can say no to mangoes? I certainly can't and this mango pudding is mighty fine.

It might not be an entirely Chinese dish, it is however quite common in Shanghai, particularly at the Hong Kong style dessert shops.

It is served chilled and comes with a bit of sweet cream that can be poured over the top. The real chunks of mangoes give it that authentic feel. I highly recommend giving this dessert at least one try.