Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 4 of 5 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp ground (2.6g) | 6 |
| Star Anise | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups milk
- 1/3 cup grated dark palm sugar
- 1 star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 eggs
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Directions
Place milk, sugar, star anise and cinnamon in a saucepan over low heat for 5 minutes.
Strain mixture and place in a bowl.
Beat eggs lightly and whisk into milk mixture.
Pour mixture into 6-8 CHINESE tea cups and place tea cups in a steamer.
Place steamer over rapidly simmering water for 20 minutes or until custards are just set.
NOTE: Try not to open the lid of the steamer before 18 minutes.
Affects the texture of the custard.
Steam would be lost once the lid is opened before they are ready.