Ingredients
Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.
Serves 6
Choose any positive whole number of servings. Ingredients and measured amounts in steps scale together. Times, temperatures and equipment stay unchanged. For larger yields, cook separate original-size batches. Counted ingredients can become fractions; beat eggs before dividing them. Fixed correction-water checks remain fixed.
Custard
Steam
Equipment
Kitchen scales; measuring jug and spoons; knife; cutting board; mixing bowls; saucepan with lid; sieve; food thermometer; steamer with lid and heatproof dishes; whisk or electric mixer; baking tin or heatproof dish of the size stated in the method; heatproof spoon; spatula.
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Steps
Mix · About 7 min
- Whisk eggs, milk, sugar and salt from 400 g pumpkin, peeled and thinly sliced, 4 eggs, 250 ml coconut milk, 90 g palm sugar, ¼ tsp salt until dissolved. Arrange pumpkin in a greased heatproof dish and pour custard over it.
Check: Look for this result: dissolved.
Steam · About 45 min
- Bring 1500 ml water to a simmer. Cover dish loosely with foil and steam 35–45 minutes until pumpkin is tender and custard reaches 71°C / 160°F.
Check: Look for this result: pumpkin is tender and custard reaches 71°C / 160°F.
Chill · About 120 min
- Cool promptly in shallow portions, then refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Tips
- Use a shallow dish so the custard sets evenly.
- Use the texture and doneness checks in the method; cooking times depend on your pan and heat.
Substitutions
- Use butternut squash instead of pumpkin.
Storage
- Refrigerate perishable food within two hours, or within one hour in heat above 32°C / 90°F. Store covered at 4°C / 40°F or below. Use within two days for this draft.
- Reheat cooked dishes to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning for even heating. Serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts directly from safe refrigeration.
Make ahead
- Complete the cooked base of Thai Pumpkin Custard the day before and refrigerate promptly. Allow the full setting time. Add crisp sugar, crumbs, nuts or fresh toppings only when serving.
FAQ
What matters most when making Thai Pumpkin Custard?
Use a shallow dish so the custard sets evenly.
What can I substitute in Thai Pumpkin Custard?
Use butternut squash instead of pumpkin.
Can I prepare Thai Pumpkin Custard ahead?
Complete the cooked base of Thai Pumpkin Custard the day before and refrigerate promptly. Allow the full setting time. Add crisp sugar, crumbs, nuts or fresh toppings only when serving.
Food safety references
FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating
