Asham (dessert) explained
Asham is a corn-based Caribbean dessert. It is thought to have originated in Africa,[1] with the name asham derived from the Akan word o-sĭám meaning "parched and ground corn".[2] Other names include Brown George (Jamaica),[3] asham (Grenada), sansam and chilli bibi (Trinidad),[4] caan sham, casham and kasham (Belize).[5]
It is made by shelling dry corn, parching it, and then grinding it finely.[6] Salt or sugar can then be added to the mixture and it can be eaten dry or with water.
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Notes and References
- Web site: 14 January 2019. 12 must-have snacks for visitors to Jamaica. 2020-09-15. Loop News Jamaica. en. 2019-06-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20190601150812/http://www.loopjamaica.com/content/must-have-snacks-visitors-jamaica. dead.
- Book: Farquharson, Joseph T.. The African Lexis in Jamaican: Its Linguistic and Sociohistorical Significance. The University of the West Indies. 2012. 234-235. PhD. 2020-09-15. 2013-02-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20130203010156/http://works.bepress.com/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1001&context=joseph_farquharson. dead.
- Web site: Tortello. Rebecca. 7 February 2009. Sweet & dandy - The history of Jamaican sweets. 2020-09-15. Jamaica Gleaner. gleaner.
- Allsopp. Richard. 1970. Cassidy. F. G.. Le Page. R. B.. A Critical Commentary on the Dictionary of Jamaican English. Caribbean Studies. 10. 2. 90–117. 0008-6533.
- Web site: Candies Of The Past. 2021-04-20.
- Web site: Fall 2006. Asham. 2020-09-15. JamaicanEats Magazine. 2020-11-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128025147/https://passporttocaribbeanfood.com/index.py?recipe_scn&recipe_id:13. dead.
