Steamed Milk Pudding with Red Dates and Goji Berries

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak red dates and goji berries in warm water until softened. Drain and pat dry. Pit the red dates and slice them thinly.

2. 2

   Gently heat full-fat milk and caster sugar in a saucepan over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Do not boil. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

3. 3

   Lightly whisk egg whites in a bowl until just combined and slightly frothy, but not stiff.

4. 4

   Gradually pour the slightly cooled milk mixture into the whisked egg whites, stirring constantly to combine thoroughly.

5. 5

   Strain the milk and egg white mixture through a fine-mesh sieve at least twice to remove any lumps and achieve a smooth texture. This is crucial for a silky pudding.

6. 6

   Divide the strained mixture evenly into individual heatproof bowls. Garnish each bowl with the prepared sliced red dates and goji berries.

7. 7

   Cover each bowl with cling film or a plate to prevent water droplets from entering. Steam over medium-low heat for 12-15 minutes, or until the pudding is just set but still slightly wobbly in the center. Do not oversteam.

8. 8

   Carefully remove from the steamer. Serve warm or chilled.