Best Oriental Pudding Recipes

PURIN: A JAPANESE CUSTARD PUDDING

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Butter individual pudding molds.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of water in a saucepan then add 6 tablespoons of sugar, and simmer until the sauce is browned. Carefully add 1 tablespoon of warm water to thin the sauce.
• Pour sauce into the molds.
• Put milk in a medium pan, and heat to about 140 F.
• Dissolve 2/3 cup sugar in the milk, and add vanilla extract.
• Remove from heat.
• Lightly beat eggs in a bowl.
• Gradually add warm milk to the egg mixture.
• Run the egg mixture through a strainer.
• Scoop out some bubbles from the surface of the strained egg mixture.
• Pour the remaining egg mixture over the sauce in the molds.
• Place the pudding molds in a steamer, and steam on low heat for about 15 to 20 minutes or until cooked through.
• Turn off the heat and let them cool.
• Remove pudding from the molds and serve on plates.

ORIENTAL PUDDING

Steps:

• Cut the dates into small pieces and combine them with the sugar and honey. Add the water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer gently. Melt the butter in a heavy skillet and add the Cream of Rice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the Cream of Rice is a golden brown. Add the date mixture and the spices and mix thoroughly. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. This will take about 5 minutes. Stir in the coconut and remove from the stove.
• Spoon into a large bowl or individual dishes and serve warm or cool with whipped cream.