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How do you steam pudding?
Place the pudding into the steamer set over a saucepan of simmering water, or use a large saucepan with a saucer in the bottom. Steam for several hours, or as recipe indicates. Top up water when necessary. When the pudding is steamed, cut the string around the bowl.
How do you make steamed pudding without a steamer?
Place the pudding in the top of a steamer or, if you don’t have a steamer, put the pudding in a large saucepan with about 3–5 cm of boiling water in the bottom, and cover with a tight fitting lid. Allow the water in the pan to simmer gently for the required cooking time.
How long do you steam a pudding for?
We usually suggest to steam your pudding in a pan for consistency and ease, but it takes around 1.5-2hr .
Can I steam a pudding in a normal bowl?
Nigella suggests using a plastic pudding basin with a clip-on lid as these are easy to use and not too expensive. If you have difficulties finding a pudding basin then a Pyrex bowl, or similar heatproof glass bowl, could be used. Before you start, make sure that the bowl will fit into your steamer.
Do you put a lid on when steaming a pudding?
The pudding basin itself should be tightly covered. The pan or steamer attachment should be covered with a lid as this creates the steamy enviroment in which the pudding cooks, as well as trying to limit the evaporation of water from the pan and the condensation that will build up in the kitchen.
What can I use instead of a steamer?
If you don’t steam food frequently—‚or if you find yourself in need of a steaming basket, stat—don’t run out and buy one. All you need is a metal colander or a baking rack, a big pot, and some aluminum foil, and you’ve got everything you need to make a steamer at home.
How do you tell if steamed pudding is cooked?
To test if the pudding’s cooked, pierce the foil and paper with a skewer and wiggle it to make the hole bigger, or it will be wiped clean of any mixture when you pull it out.
How do you steam pudding to cover it?
Lay a large sheet of baking parchment on top of a sheet of foil. Brush the parchment with melted butter to stop it sticking. Fold a pleat in the centre of the foil and parchment to give the pudding room to expand as it cooks. Tie the foil onto the basin with string; wrap it twice to keep it tight.
How do you steam a shop bought Christmas pudding without a steamer?
How to steam your pudding on the hob Cover the pudding basin with tin foil, tucking it in well at the outer rim. Stand the pudding in the bottom of a large pan and add boiling water until it comes halfway up the pudding basin. Put the lid on the pan and simmer gently for 2 hours.
Can you overcook a steamed pudding?
You’ll be glad to know that you can’t really overcook a steamed pudding. We wouldn’t recommend steaming any longer than half-hour to an hour after the time suggested on the recipe. The pudding won’t dry out but other ingredients may spoil if overcooked.
Why are steamed puddings covered during the steaming process?
This allows extra steam to escape and helps the pudding keep its shape. Unmold and then let cool. After you butter/spray the mold, you can put a little sugar inside, put the lid on and shake to distribute. This can add a tiny bit of “crust” (for a nice “mouth-feel”) before you add the batter.
What is a steam pudding?
Steamed pudding is a variety of English pudding with a long tradition in the British cuisine, basically consisting of a combination of ingredients that are steamed inside either a special pudding basin or another similar vessel suitable for steaming.
Can you steam a pudding in a metal bowl?
You don’t need a pudding bowl with a special lid, just use a stainless steel bowl and cover it with foil.
Can I use Pyrex glass for steaming?
Pyrex® steamer basket is in borosilicate glass, a natural material for an healthy cooking. It preserves the taste of the salts. This product is suitable to many cooks: microwave, oven and on the stove.
How much water do you use to steam a pudding?
Place the pudding into a saucepan and fill the water level to half way up the basin. The water level should not drop down to less than 1/4 way up the pudding basin.
How long do you boil pudding?
Repeat with remaining pudding cloths and pudding mixture. Gently lower puddings into boiling water, cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook until firm (2½-3 hours), topping up with boiling water during cooking to ensure puddings are completely submerged.
How many times can you reheat Christmas pudding?
Microwave on full power for 4 minutes, stand for 3 minutes, microwave on low/defrost for 7 minutes and stand for 5 minutes before unmoulding. This should be enough to warm the pudding through. We would however caution on reheating leftovers if you follow this second method as foods should really only be reheated twice.
