Heavenly Custard Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Caramel: Mix the sugar and 1 tablespoon of hot water in a heatproof dish.
2. 2
   Heat in the microwave for 4 1/2 minutes.
3. 3
   When it turns brown and starts bubbling, add 1/2 tablespoon of hot water.
4. 4
   Be careful of splatters.
5. 5
   Heat the milk in the microwave for about 2 minutes until it is warm to the touch.
6. 6
   Mix the ingredients well and add to the milk.
7. 7
   MIx.
8. 8
   Pour the milk and egg mixture through a strainer into the dish of caramel.
9. 9
   If the strainer is too fine, it will take a long time to strain, so use one with larger holes.
10. 10
    Place the dish in a pot and fill the pot with enough water to reach 1/3 the height of the dish.
11. 11
    Cover the pot with a lid, leaving it slightly open on one side, and heat.
12. 12
    After letting it boil for 5 minutes, turn off the heat and let it cool off.
13. 13
    Jiggly pudding.
14. 14
    The cooking time for the caramel can vary depending on your microwave, so check it after 2 minutes and adjust the cooking time as necessary.
15. 15
    The cooking time in step 4 is for summertime.
16. 16
    In the winter, cook for 10 minutes.