Apango

Apango is a scorched rice dish from Madagascar. It is boiled with water and the obtained drink, is called "ranon'apango" "apango" water or "ranovola", (golden water, in reference to the golden-black color). It serves as the national drink, accompanying every traditional food. The scorched rice, once softened, can also be eaten on its own, in place of traditional rice and is even favored in some regions.