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Pudding[edit]

Pudding is a type of food that can be either a dessert or a savory dish. The term "pudding" has different meanings in different parts of the world, and its preparation and ingredients can vary widely.

Types of Pudding[edit]

Puddings can be broadly categorized into two main types: sweet and savory.

Sweet Puddings[edit]

Sweet puddings are typically served as desserts and are made with ingredients such as milk, sugar, and flavorings. They are often thickened with starches like cornstarch or gelatin.

Chocolate pudding: A popular dessert made with cocoa powder, sugar, milk, and a thickening agent. It is smooth and creamy, often served chilled.

Blancmange: A sweet dessert made with milk or cream and sugar, thickened with gelatin or cornstarch. It is often flavored with almonds or vanilla.

Kheer: A traditional Indian dessert made by boiling milk and sugar with rice, and flavored with cardamom, raisins, saffron, and nuts.

Christmas pudding: A rich, steamed pudding traditionally served during the Christmas season in the United Kingdom. It is made with dried fruits, suet, and spices, and often soaked in brandy.

Pudding with raspberries and whipped cream: A simple dessert pudding topped with fresh raspberries and whipped cream, offering a balance of tart and sweet flavors.

Savory Puddings[edit]

Savory puddings are often served as part of a main course and can include ingredients such as meat, vegetables, and grains.

Haggis: A traditional Scottish dish made from sheep's offal mixed with oatmeal, suet, and spices, encased in the animal's stomach and boiled.

Yorkshire pudding: A baked pudding made from a batter of eggs, flour, and milk or water. It is typically served as a side dish with roast beef and gravy.

Preparation Methods[edit]

Puddings can be prepared using various methods, including boiling, steaming, baking, and chilling. The choice of method often depends on the type of pudding being made.

Boiling: Common for traditional British puddings like Christmas pudding, where the mixture is placed in a basin and boiled for several hours.

Steaming: Used for puddings that require a moist cooking environment, such as suet puddings.

Baking: Used for puddings like Yorkshire pudding, which require a high heat to rise and become fluffy.

Chilling: Used for desserts like chocolate pudding, which are cooked on the stovetop and then chilled to set.

Cultural Significance[edit]

Puddings hold cultural significance in many countries. In the United Kingdom, puddings are a staple of traditional cuisine, with variations served during holidays and special occasions. In the United States, pudding often refers to a sweet, creamy dessert, while in other parts of the world, the term may refer to savory dishes.

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+[[File:Chocolate_pudding.jpg|Chocolate pudding|thumb|right]]
-| caption = A variety of puddings
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+'''Pudding''' is a type of food that can be either a dessert or a savory dish. The term "pudding" has different meanings in different parts of the world, and its preparation and ingredients can vary widely.
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+==Types of Pudding==
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-| course = Dessert
+Puddings can be broadly categorized into two main types: sweet and savory.
-| served = Varies
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-'''Pudding''' is a type of [[food]] that can be either a dessert or a savory dish. The term "pudding" is believed to come from the French word "boudin", originally from the Latin "botellus", meaning "small sausage", referring to encased meats used in Medieval European puddings. In modern times, the term has come to denote a wide range of dishes, from sweet, rich desserts to savory steamed dishes made with meat or fish.
-==History==
-The history of pudding is diverse, with its origins dating back to the Middle Ages. Initially, puddings were primarily savory dishes made with meat, blood, and grains, and were boiled in animal stomachs or intestines. Over time, the concept of pudding evolved, especially in Britain, to include sweet and savory dishes, often steamed or boiled. The 19th century saw the advent of dessert puddings made with milk, sugar, and flavors like chocolate or vanilla, resembling what most people today consider pudding.
-==Types==
-Pudding can be divided into two main categories: sweet and savory.
 ===Sweet Puddings===
-Sweet puddings are typically served as desserts and include varieties such as:
-* [[Chocolate pudding]], made with milk, sugar, and cocoa.
+Sweet puddings are typically served as desserts and are made with ingredients such as milk, sugar, and flavorings. They are often thickened with starches like cornstarch or gelatin.
-* [[Vanilla pudding]], flavored primarily with vanilla.
-* [[Rice pudding]], made from rice mixed with water or milk and other ingredients such as cinnamon and raisins.
+* '''[[Chocolate pudding]]''': A popular dessert made with cocoa powder, sugar, milk, and a thickening agent. It is smooth and creamy, often served chilled.
-* [[Tapioca pudding]], made with tapioca pearls.
+* '''[[Blancmange]]''': A sweet dessert made with milk or cream and sugar, thickened with gelatin or cornstarch. It is often flavored with almonds or vanilla.
+[[File:Blanc-manger_on_glass_platter,_full_view.jpg|Blanc-manger on glass platter|thumb|left]]
+* '''[[Kheer]]''': A traditional Indian dessert made by boiling milk and sugar with rice, and flavored with cardamom, raisins, saffron, and nuts.
+[[File:Kheer.jpg|Kheer|thumb|right]]
+* '''[[Christmas pudding]]''': A rich, steamed pudding traditionally served during the Christmas season in the United Kingdom. It is made with dried fruits, suet, and spices, and often soaked in brandy.
+[[File:Christmas_pudding.JPG|Christmas pudding|thumb|left]]
+* '''[[Pudding with raspberries and whipped cream]]''': A simple dessert pudding topped with fresh raspberries and whipped cream, offering a balance of tart and sweet flavors.
+[[File:Pudding_With_Raspberries_and_Whipped_Cream.jpg|Pudding with raspberries and whipped cream|thumb|right]]
 ===Savory Puddings===
-Savory puddings are less common but include dishes such as:
-* [[Black pudding]], a type of blood sausage.
+Savory puddings are often served as part of a main course and can include ingredients such as meat, vegetables, and grains.
-* [[Yorkshire pudding]], made from a batter of eggs, flour, and milk or water, traditionally served with roast beef.
-* [[Suet pudding]], made with suet (animal fat) and flour, often containing meat or fruits.
+* '''[[Haggis]]''': A traditional Scottish dish made from sheep's offal mixed with oatmeal, suet, and spices, encased in the animal's stomach and boiled.
-==Preparation==
-The preparation of pudding varies widely depending on the type. Sweet puddings are often made by combining milk or cream with sugar, flavorings, and a thickening agent such as cornstarch or eggs, then cooking the mixture until it thickens. Savory puddings, on the other hand, may involve mixing meat, vegetables, or other ingredients with a batter or dough and then steaming or baking the mixture.
+[[File:Haggis_with_a_CC_license.jpg|Haggis|thumb|left]]
+* '''[[Yorkshire pudding]]''': A baked pudding made from a batter of eggs, flour, and milk or water. It is typically served as a side dish with roast beef and gravy.
+==Preparation Methods==
+Puddings can be prepared using various methods, including boiling, steaming, baking, and chilling. The choice of method often depends on the type of pudding being made.
+* '''Boiling''': Common for traditional British puddings like Christmas pudding, where the mixture is placed in a basin and boiled for several hours.
+* '''Steaming''': Used for puddings that require a moist cooking environment, such as suet puddings.
+* '''Baking''': Used for puddings like Yorkshire pudding, which require a high heat to rise and become fluffy.
+* '''Chilling''': Used for desserts like chocolate pudding, which are cooked on the stovetop and then chilled to set.
 ==Cultural Significance==
-Pudding holds a significant place in various cultures. In the United Kingdom, pudding is an essential part of traditional meals, with dishes like Christmas pudding and steak and kidney pudding being staples. In the United States, pudding typically refers to sweet, creamy desserts similar to what is known as custard in other parts of the English-speaking world.
-==See also==
+Puddings hold cultural significance in many countries. In the United Kingdom, puddings are a staple of traditional cuisine, with variations served during holidays and special occasions. In the United States, pudding often refers to a sweet, creamy dessert, while in other parts of the world, the term may refer to savory dishes.
-* [[Dessert]]
+==Related Pages==
 * [[Custard]]
-* [[Jello]]
+* [[Mousse]]
-[[Category:Food and drink]]
+* [[Jelly (dessert)]]
+* [[Trifle]]
 [[Category:Desserts]]
-{{food-stub}}
+[[Category:British cuisine]]
-<gallery>
+[[Category:Scottish cuisine]]
-File:Blanc-manger_on_glass_platter,_full_view.jpg|Blanc-manger on glass platter
+[[Category:Indian cuisine]]
-File:Haggis_with_a_CC_license.jpg|Haggis
-File:Pudding_With_Raspberries_and_Whipped_Cream.jpg|Pudding with raspberries and whipped cream
-File:Kheer.jpg|Kheer
-File:Christmas_pudding.JPG|Christmas pudding
-File:Chocolate_pudding.jpg|Chocolate pudding
-</gallery>