Ginger Milk Custard (Cantonese Dessert)
Ginger Milk Custard (Cantonese Dessert)
Ingredients
- 185 grams whole milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger juice, from young ginger for milder flavor
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, optional
Instructions
- 1
Wash and peel the ginger using the back of a spoon. Grate the ginger, then squeeze it through a sieve to extract 1 tablespoon of pure ginger juice directly into your serving bowl.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Add the brown sugar (if using) to the whole milk and stir occasionally. Heat the milk in a saucepan until it reaches exactly 158°F - 176°F (70°C - 80°C). If you don’t have a thermometer, heat until tiny bubbles form around the edges of the pan, but do not let it boil.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 176
- 3
Give the ginger juice in the serving bowl a quick stir. Then, pour the hot milk into the bowl from about 6 inches up high. This height creates turbulence to mix the ingredients seamlessly without needing a spoon.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Cover the serving bowl with a plate and do not touch or shake it for 10 minutes to allow the custard to set.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Serve warm immediately, or let it cool, then refrigerate to enjoy cold as a refreshing summer custard.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Ginger Milk Custard (Cantonese Dessert)
- 185 grams whole milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger juice, from young ginger for milder flavor
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, optional
Instructions
- 1
Wash and peel the ginger using the back of a spoon. Grate the ginger, then squeeze it through a sieve to extract 1 tablespoon of pure ginger juice directly into your serving bowl.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add the brown sugar (if using) to the whole milk and stir occasionally. Heat the milk in a saucepan until it reaches exactly 158°F - 176°F (70°C - 80°C). If you don’t have a thermometer, heat until tiny bubbles form around the edges of the pan, but do not let it boil.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 176 - 3
Give the ginger juice in the serving bowl a quick stir. Then, pour the hot milk into the bowl from about 6 inches up high. This height creates turbulence to mix the ingredients seamlessly without needing a spoon.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Cover the serving bowl with a plate and do not touch or shake it for 10 minutes to allow the custard to set.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Serve warm immediately, or let it cool, then refrigerate to enjoy cold as a refreshing summer custard.