Rice pudding
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From Anabel, age 25, Cuba INGREDIENTS 1 cup
Rice
2 cups
Water
4 cups
Milk
1 1/2 cups
Sugar
1 pinch
Salt
1 pinch
Grated lemon or 1 tsp of vanilla extract Cinnamon powder
1 pinch
Has the recipe a connection to a local tradition or ingredient? If so, what? „In Cuba, rice pudding is a traditional recipe which, although its exact origin is unknown, is believed to have originated in ancient Asia and reached Latin America via Europe after colonisation (15th century).“ Anything else you want to mention? „Depending on the desired thickness or taste, other types of milk (powdered, evaporated, condensed) can be used to make rice pudding. This dessert is best eaten cold because it is too hot in Cuba. In most Cuban homes, it will almost always be available to share with family, friends or acquaintances, due to the speed of its preparation and its exquisiteness to the palate. (Translator‘s note: fresh milk is something special and precious in Cuba. This is also a reason why all dishes with milk, yoghurt or cheese are special, and powdered milk is an alternative that is often used).“
