CARAMEL CUSTARD- Steam method
Ingredients:
For the custard
1 lit milk
6 eggs
1full measuring cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
For the caramel
1cup sugar
1/2 cup water
a deep mould for steaming
Method for the caramel
1. Melt the sugar with water on fire and cook on slow heat until a thick honey-like syrup is obtained. This is the caramel.
2. While still hot, pour the caramel into the mould (rinsed in cold water) and gradually turn the mould so that the sides get coated with the caramel. Leave aside.
Method For the custard:
1. Beat the eggs with the sugar thoroughly.
2. Boil the milk.Bring to room temperature, pour into the egg-sugar mixture and beat vigorously until well blended. There should be no lumps. If needed u can strain it .
3. Add the essence, beat once again and pour into the mould.
5. Steam cook the custard on very low heat for 30-45 minutes.(Use a wide pan with water and place the covered mould over it and steam cook) (A fine needle pierced through should come out clean). Remove the foil. Cool, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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