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Asham is a corn-based Caribbean dessert. It is thought to have originated in Africa,[1] with the name asham derived from the Akan word o-sĭám meaning "parched and ground corn".[2] Other names include Brown George (Jamaica),[3] asham (Grenada), sansam and chilli bibi (Trinidad),[4] caan sham, casham and kasham (Belize).[5]

Asham

Type	Dessert Snack
Place of origin	Caribbean
Main ingredients	Corn, sugar or salt

It is made by shelling dry corn, parching it, and then grinding it finely.[6] Salt or sugar can then be added to the mixture and it can be eaten dry or with water.[3]

See also

• Cocktion
• Duckunoo
• List of desserts

References

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