Subject: Almond Pudding (Firnee)
From: Unicorn (unicorn@indenial.com)
Date: Fri Nov 08 2002 - 06:14:37 EST
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FOOD FUNNY
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Here's a rare bird - a food funny and a lawyer joke all in one.
Thanks to "Corayvonne" for sending it in.
One afternoon, a wealthy lawyer was riding in the back of his
limousine when he saw two pathetic men eating grass by the road side.
He ordered his driver to stop and he got out to investigate, and
asked, "Why are you eating grass?"
"We don't have no money for food," the first man replied.
"Oh, well, you can come with me to my house," insisted the lawyer.
"But, sir, I got a wife and three kids here."
"Bring them along!" replied the lawyer.
"But how 'bout my friend?"
The lawyer turned to the other man and said, "You come with us, too."
"But, sir," said the friend, "I got a wife and six kids!"
"Bring them as well!" answered the lawyer as he headed for his limo.
They all climbed into the car, and once underway, one of the poor
fellows says: "Sir, you are too kind. Thank you for taking all of us
with you."
The lawyer replied, "Glad to do it. You'll love my place. The grass
is almost a foot tall."
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TODAY'S RECIPE
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We wrap up our "Taste of Afghanistan" with this sweet yet nutritious
pudding.
Almond Pudding (Firnee)
3 cups (750 ml) milk
1/3 cup (80 ml) sugar
1/2 cup (125 ml) cornstarch (cornflour)
1/4 cup (60 ml) cold water
1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped blanched almonds
1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground cardamom
1/4 tsp (1 ml) ground saffron (optional, may
substitute turmeric)
1/4 cup (60 ml) finely chopped pistachio nuts
Combine 2 1/2 cups (625 ml) of the milk and the sugar in a saucepan
over moderate heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Mix the remaining
milk, cornstarch and water together and stir into the warm milk. Add
the almonds and stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil.
Reduce the heat, add the cardamom and optional saffron, and simmer
gently for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Pour into 6 to 8
individual serving bowls and garnish with chopped pistachios. Serve
chilled or at room temperature. Serves 6 to 8.
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