Manjar blanco

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Manjar blanco (Spanish)
Menjablanc (Catalan)
Typical Catalan menjablanc from Reus
Alternative namesManjar de leche, manjar (Spanish)
Menjar blanc (Catalan)
TypeDessert
Region or stateEurope, Americas and Maritime Southeast Asia
Main ingredientsMilk

The manjar blanco (Spanish pronunciation: [maŋˈxaɾ ˈblaŋko], or also in Spanish as manjar de leche), known in Catalan as menjar blanc or menjablanc, is a term used in Spanish- and Catalan- speaking areas of the world in reference to a variety of milk-based delicacies.[1][2][3] It refers to variations of blancmange, a European delicacy found in various parts of the continent as well as the United Kingdom.

In the

cajeta in Latin America but these terms generally refer to delicacies prepared differently from those just described. Related dishes exist by other names in other regions, such as tembleque in Puerto Rico. In Portuguese-speaking countries, the dish is slightly different and known as manjar branco
.

Spain and the Catalan speaking-areas

Powder commercially available menjablanc from Reus, considered a local speciality
Main article: Blancmange

Manjar blanco in Spain and in other parts of Europe refers to a dessert (blancmange in English), traditionally light brown in color (although often colored by added ingredients), made with a mould with a consistency like gelatin (in fact modern varieties are often made with gelatin). In the Middle Ages, the dish was prepared with chicken or fish, rice, sugar, and almond milk or milk and other ingredients[1] (the dish was probably influenced by the Arab cuisine of Muslim Spain). Today the primary ingredients in Spain tend to be milk, almonds, corn starch or gelatin, and sugar.[4]

In the so-called

l'Alguer (Sardinia), that was exported from Reus and that later on evolved without any almond -only containing milk, starch, sugar, and lemon peel.[5]

South America

This term is used in

double boiler of some sort is employed so as to prevent browning of the mixture (which would give it a different flavor). The result is a white or cream-colored, thick spread with a consistency much like that of a thick cake frosting although the flavor is more like that of sweetened cream (with accents of whatever additional ingredients may have been added). The cooking process is largely the same as for creating sweetened condensed milk except that the result is normally thicker.[citation needed
]

Although manjar blanco can be used as spread much like

jam is used in the U.S., it is also commonly used as a filling for pastries and cookies such as alfajores and tejas.[citation needed
]

Colombia

Colombian manjar blanco (center bowl)

Manjar blanco is a traditional

hojuelas, creating a flavor combination from the salty buñuelos with the two sweet desserts. Manjar blanco can be found in stores during Christmas time, but is also found in stores throughout the year.[citation needed
]

Central America

In Guatemala, El Salvador, and other countries in Central America manjar de leche is a pudding or custard made with milk, cornstarch (to thicken), sugar, and often other ingredients such as vanilla, cinnamon or other flavorings. This white-colored confection may be eaten by itself or used as a pastry filling. In Costa Rica, the term "natilla" refers to a cultured buttermilk-like product with a butterfat content ranging from 12% ("liviana") to 14%, sold in stores in plastic pouches. It is used as a condiment on such dishes as gallo pinto, baked potatoes, steamed vegetables and the like.[citation needed]

Philippines

A

cornstarch or gulaman (algae-derived thickener) and sugar. It also commonly includes corn kernels, and this variation is known as maja blanca con maiz.[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Web Gastronomica de Enrique Domenech: Manjar Blanco Receta" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2009-12-23. Retrieved April 22, 2007.
  2. ^ a b "El menjar blanc, una recepta medieval". VadeGust (in Catalan). 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  3. ^ a b "Menjar blanc de Reus, tol el que cal saber". Catalunya Diari (in Catalan). 2018-11-15. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  4. ^ "Manjar Blanco". CyberPadres.com (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2006-11-02. Retrieved April 22, 2007.
  5. ^ Ricart, Raquel (2019-10-18). "L'Alguer". La Veu del País Valencià. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
  6. ^ "Galeria de Recetas: Manjar Blanco". BoliviaWeb (in Spanish). Retrieved April 22, 2007.
  7. ISBN 9786214200870
    .

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