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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (149g)

Recipe makes 6 servings

The following items or measurements are not included below:

1 star anise

Calories 145
Calories from Fat 55 (37%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 6.1g 9%
Saturated Fat 3.3g 16%
Monounsaturated Fat 1.9g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Sodium 83mg 3%
Potassium 206mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 16.9g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Sugars 11.2g
Protein 6.1g 12%

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Steamed Palm Sugar Custards

Recipe #58165 | 30 min | 10 min prep | add private note

By: KitchenManiac
Apr 4, 2003

Extremely RICH!! You will be rolling your eyes to the back of your head at the wonderful taste and fragrance you will experience with this wonderful asian custard. I cannot get over how SIMPLE and delicious this dish is. From Donna Hay's "dining" cookbook. Something I do very often.

SERVES 6 -8 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Place milk, sugar, star anise and cinnamon in a saucepan over low heat for 5 minutes.
  2. 2
    Strain mixture and place in a bowl.
  3. 3
    Beat eggs lightly and whisk into milk mixture.
  4. 4
    Pour mixture into 6-8 CHINESE tea cups and place tea cups in a steamer.
  5. 5
    Place steamer over rapidly simmering water for 20 minutes or until custards are just set.
  6. 6
    NOTE: Try not to open the lid of the steamer before 18 minutes.
  7. 7
    Affects the texture of the custard.
  8. 8
    Steam would be lost once the lid is opened before they are ready.

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From: Maxxat64

On Jul 28, 2005

I tried this 3 times and have never gotten it to work - it does not thicken - only creates a thin custard shell with a sweet, watery consistency. Is there something I am missing?

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