ENTRY: ambrosia


CLASS: noun


EQUIVALENT: ambrosia


DEFINITION: Very sweet dessert with the consistency of lumpy oatmeal made with eggs, milk and spices cooked in caramel sauce..


EXAMPLE: Lower the heat and cook for another 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cooking liquid is absorbed and the ambrosia becomes firmer.


SOURCE: Brazil: Gatronomia, Cultura, Turismo


COMMENT: Typical of the states of Goiás and Minas Gerais, ambrosia is named after a dish which is said to be appreciated by the gods of Olympus.