Sumo de Manga
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Ripe mangoes, peeled and pitted — 3
- Water, or to taste — 2 cups (480 ml / 16 fl oz)
- Sugar, or to taste — 1 tbsp (optional)
- Ice cubes, to serve
Method
- Blend the mango flesh with the water until completely smooth.
- Taste and add sugar if the mangoes aren't sweet enough.
- Strain through a fine sieve if a smoother juice is preferred, or leave as is for a thicker, more textured drink.
- Serve over ice.
Introduction: A thick, naturally sweet mango juice, blended fresh, one of Mozambique’s most popular tropical drinks.
Cultural Background: With mango trees abundant across the country during the harvest season, fresh mango juice is a common way Mozambican households and street vendors make the most of the fruit’s peak sweetness.
Tips: Use very ripe, fragrant mangoes for the best natural sweetness and flavour. Adjust the water quantity to reach your preferred thickness.
Variations: Add a squeeze of lime for extra brightness. Blend with a little coconut milk for a creamier version.
Storage: Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheating: This drink is served cold and is not reheated.
Nutrition: Per serving (approx.): 110 kcal, 1 g protein, 0 g fat, 27 g carbohydrate.
FAQs:
Q: Can I use frozen mango?
A: Yes, thawed frozen mango works well and can even give a thicker,
Q: Is sugar necessary?
A: Only if the mangoes aren’t very sweet — ripe mangoes are often sweet
- Ripe mangoes, peeled and pitted — 3
- Water, or to taste — 2 cups (480 ml / 16 fl oz)
- Sugar, or to taste — 1 tbsp (optional)
- Ice cubes, to serve
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