Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Ricetta Algherese, Menjar Blanc / Biancomangiare

Login to Save
🌍Authentic Italian recipe from a Italy-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
23K views👍 296
V
ValeriaRicetteSemplici

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Medieval Blancmanger

Cultural Context

Blancmanger is a dish with roots in medieval European cuisine, often served at banquets and feasts. It reflects the culinary practices of the time, emphasizing the use of almonds and spices, which were prized ingredients. This dish has evolved over centuries and is often associated with festive occasions.

ItalianITdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
almond milk
sugar
rice
chicken
rosewater
spices
gelatin

almond milk

🥗Healthier: oat milk

💰Cheaper: cow's milk

Oat milk is lower in calories, while cow's milk is often more budget-friendly.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

gelatin

🥗Healthier: agar-agar

Agar-agar is a plant-based alternative to gelatin.

1

Soak rice in water for several hours.

2

Boil the soaked rice in almond milk until soft.

3

Blend the rice mixture until smooth.

4

Add sugar, rosewater, and spices to the mixture.

5

Pour the mixture into a mold and let it cool.

6

Chill in the refrigerator until set.

Cooking Techniques

boilingblendingchilling

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

nutsdairy

Also Known As

BlancmangerWhite Dish
Local Name: Blancmanger

Other Takes on Chicken

(24 videos)

Similar Italian Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Desserts From Other Cuisines

(8 videos)