National Rice Pudding Day in USA
National Rice Pudding Day in USA is held on August 9. This event in the first decade of the month August is annual. Help us
The origins of rice pudding are unclear, but it is thought to have originated in Asia. It is known to have been popular in China, India, and Persia for centuries. Rice pudding was introduced to Europe by Moorish invaders in the 8th century. It quickly became a popular dish in Spain and Portugal. The Romans used to prepare the dish as a coolant for their stomachs instead of a dessert. They were considered as rice pottages where rice was boiled and mixed with cow's milk and then sugar to lend it a sweet taste.
In Canada and the United States, most recipes come from European immigrants. In the latter half of the 20th century, South Asian, Middle Eastern and Latin American recipes have also become more common. In New England, a popular pudding is made with long grain rice, milk, sugar, or in Vermont, maple syrup.
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