Love Japanese pudding, but can’t find it anywhere near you? Just make it yourself!
Japan's pudding, similar to a flan or a crème caramel (and much less like American puddings), is a beloved dessert staple found all over the country. The sweet treat started popping up in Japan at the end of the Edo period (1603-1868), through the grapevine of European influence, and by the beginning of the Meiji period (around 1872) it was a special indulgence found occasionally at nice restaurants. But pudding gained popularity throughout the 20th century, and by the 1960s the people of Japan were enjoying what they called "purin" (プリン) in their own homes. Nowadays, the ubiquitous dessert is found in supermarkets and convenience stores, and of course it makes regular appearances in popular TV shows and anime, the glistening caramel giving Japanese pop culture fans an inexplicable craving for a food they may never have tried before. For travelers who fell in love with Japanese pudding during a Japanese vacation but can't find it at home, and for otakus who have always wanted to give this mysterious sweet a try, this is the recipe for you! All it takes are a handful of basic ingredients, most of which you probably already have at home, and a little dedication, and you've got yourself some homemade purin!
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NAME:Japanese Pudding
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It's my fourth year living in Tokyo now, and I love wandering Japan looking for good food, lovely new places, and the best tourist attractions throughout the country.