Information on the history of malva pudding?

Answer 1

Malva pudding is a delicious South African desert that is very popular in South African cuisine. It originates from the Dutch Afrikaners that came to South Africa and colonized during the 1600's and still they live there today. They brought the recipe to the country with them and it is now considered a South African delicacy. It is a favorite desert on the South African desert menus. The name 'Malva' came from Malvacea wine that used to be served with the pudding in the 17th century. The desert was considered a "taste of home" for the Dutch living in the newly established colony. The apricots in it were added since apricots were always available since they came up each summer. Malva pudding can still be found in a few Dutch restaurants throughout the Netherlands, but now it is predominately South African. Today, the pudding is now considered South African and is enjoyed by the natives, Dutch, and everyone living there and definatly should be a first to try in South African cuisine.