Egg Caramel Custard

A steamed pudding made from eggs and milk

Ingredients

3-4 eggs

6 tbsp. sugar

3 cups milk

A pinch of salt

Few drops of essence

Method

1. Heat the sugar in a clean, dry frying pan. Stir till the sugar melts and turns brown and add about 9 tbsp.. of hot water.
2. Bring the water to boil and keep on the fire till it thickens.
3. Take it off the fire and keep aside until required.
4. Heat the milk over boiling water. Beat the eggs and add the caramelized sugar and salt to it.
5. Add this mixture to the milk, stirring all the time.
6. Add the essence and pour into custard cups and steam.