Another sweet dessert for a sweeter life
>> Saturday, August 11, 2007
My blog is in danger of turning to a dessert only blog! Sorry if I haven’t featured much of my normal savoury dishes, but time has been limited lately and I need to satisfy my hunger before taking any photo of food. So, I can slow down for photo session when it comes to dessert time. It may sound weird to a lot of people, but I think my fellow food bloggers would understand!
Anyway, the dessert I featured today, Osmanthus-scented baked sago pudding, is of Asian theme. Sago pudding is very popular around
The main ingredient in osmanthus sugar syrup is osmanthus flowers. According to wiki, the flowers are from certain types of plants native to
The sugar syrup I am using is quite lovely. It has a mild sweetness and a light salty note, which makes the whole flavor quite pleasant. The fragrance is quite elegant, although I did expect something a bit stronger. Perhaps I should try to buy some other brands to do the taste-test.
The pudding featured is really simple. I have sort of combined these recipes. The end result is lovely with the sago layer ‘hiding’ underneath the thin custard. With the sweet scented of osmanthus, this is the type of dessert I truly love.
Osmanthus-scented baked sago pudding
Recipe (for 5 small ramekins)
½ cup pearl sago
½ cup castor sugar
4 eggs
1¾ cups milk
2 tbsp osmanthus syrup
Pinch of salt
Extra osmanthus syrup, to serve
Method
- Soak sago for a few hours. Boil in water until translucent. Drain & rinse under cold water. Set aside.
- Beat egg and sugar until pale. Add milk and osmanthus syrup. Stir in sago.
- Pour the above mixture into individual ramekins. Put in a large tray and pour hot water into the tray (to above ¾ height of ramekin). Bake in the preheated 160C until just set (about 20-25 mins).
- Drizzle with extra syrup and serve warm.
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43 comments:
This sounds absolutely blissful and those photos are lovely. Belated birthday wishes! Look forward to hearing more about it :)
This might be another sweet dessert from u but this is deft'ly another beauty from your kitchen!! Look at those ribbons...it gives a rich and romantic look to your light pudding !! We also make sago desserts..with coconut milk et al....I like such light desserts...dont know if I can find the syrup u mentioned here..andway, let me see :)
Shn
Belated happy birthday wishes! This looks very tasty. I haven't heard of Sago pudding or this type of flower either one, so I learned something new.
Happy birthday! Once again your post fills me with new ideas and new ingredients to search for.
Happy Birthday! I like how you identify what it is that satisfies your hunger. Sometimes we need sweet things on end. I keep imagining the taste of chyrsanthemum tea in you syrup. I wonder if it is the same thing? It is my favorite dim sum tea.
What an elegant dessert. I learned a lot from this post, too. I've never heard of those spices.
Anh, your sago pudding looks and sounds better than all the sago puddings I've ever eaten (and I've had many!).
I'm glad to hear that you had a lovely day, and we all look forward to hearing more about your birthday celebration. :-)
Such pretty pictures Anh.
We too make Sago pudding in India for festivals but dont use eggs.
the info on the scented flowers was really nice. the Pics are as always rocking. Have a great day.
I always thinks sago goes with coconut milk which it is not to my liking. Now seeing this, I am really inspired. Beautiful.
The moody (good moody) lighting on the pic has me in a trance saying: yes, anh, please may I have some more of this dessert. :)
I don't think I have ever had this? Unless I only know it's Chinese name (but I can't read Chinese)
Happy birthday, honey!! :D I can't wait to hear your good news!
This looks amazing Anh! I love puddings and custards of any kind and this is one I have never had teh oppurtunity to try! Your photos are very well done!
Happy Birthday!
It looks so wonderful. Bet it taste just as yummy. Is there any way I can obtain the syrup myself? I don't think I have seen them in stores here before.
Happy Birthday Anh, belated though my wishes are!
What a great dessert - can't even imagine what the osmanthus syrup tastes like, but your description is both evocative and tempting.
The dessert sounds as elegant as the photo. That photo could go on the cover of a magazine. I also love your description of the fragrance of the flower used in the sweetener. It's difficult to convey smells through words, but I think you've done it.
Yes, happy birthday!
And I know exactly what you mean about your blog turning into a dessert only blog. It happened to me, and I didn't even realize it!
Truffle, thanks honey.
Mishmash, you make me so happy... :) I hope you can find the syrup. It should be aailable in Chinese stores.
Kalyn, thank you.
Lydia, hope you can try the syrup. Another item to add to your wonderful pantry!
Callipygia, I don't really have a sweet tooth. I mean I would prefer to ahve savory stuff most of the time. :D I am not sure if the tea and syrup are similar. Gotta check out, i think.
Kelly, thanks.
Nora, *blush*. What a great compliment from someone who knows Asian cuisine well! :D
Barbara, thanks.
Sharmi, *hug*. This dessert is very versatile. You can add a lot of different flavouring to your liking.
Edith, I know you are not a big fan of coconut milk. This will be a refreshing change from the normal dessert, I think.
Cynthia, so happy to make you happy through my pics! :D
Jaden, I have no clue when it comes to Chinese. But you can ask someone else to pronounce it for you, right?
Ellie, thanks honey. *hug hug*
Jendzz, thanks. I hope you like it if you have a chance to try.
Jacelyn, i am not sure where you live. but the best bet is to go and ask the Chinese store owner!
Lucy, thanks. I can imagine you like the taste and fragrance of this syrup. It's very elegant and sweet...
Elle, thanks sweetie. :)
Emily, *laugh*. I guess dessert is the most important course of the meal, that's why!
Oh yum , I love sago but I've never had them in pudding. This looks so creamylicious!
Belated birthday wishes Anh... And I am not complaining if you turn this into a dessert only blog, they are such wonderful creations...this one included...I've never heard of osmanthus flowers, will look out for it next time in the store.
Your custard looks lovely and delicious, Anh. I'd try it, but I have no idea where to get those ingredients. I look forward to hearing about your birthday fun.
I shudder at sago puddings but maybe that is just because my mum didn't make it and I read too much about terrible british school dinners - I liked the sound of the osmanthus syrup - sounds intriguing
oh i love this dessert!! and you can find sago pearls over there? lucky you, anh!! oh, happy birthday!!! hugs hugs hugs.
OMG, osmanthus flowers totally rule. I came to know about this secret ingredient when I was in Shanghai...there is a stuffed lotus root (with sweet rice) with syrup appetizer and there are always little bits of osmanthus flowers in the syrup. At first, I couldn't decode what they were, so I asked the waiter...now I know! I didn't know you can get it in a bottle...I will have to look for it at the store now! Thanks for posting this Anh!! :)
We make sago pudding very often but I've never thought about baking it!!
I don't mind if you've got an only-dessert blog, it's simply great just reading your sweet sins;)
Belated happy birthday! Anh, can we use plain syrup in the same measure? The pudding looks yummy!
What a beautiful dessert! I shall have to forward this to my brother. He just moved back after 8 years living in Vietnam and I know he's feeling homesick! Happy belated birthday!
Belated Happy Birthday Anh. Much Sweetness to you always :)
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Happy (belated) Birthday to you too!
August must be a good month.... right?
I understand completely about food and photos. And your photos of this dessert are fantastic! The dessert sounds very interesting, too, but not flavors I have access to.. must do research!
Anh, I don't think anyone is gonna complain about the desserts. ;)
It sounds and looks fantastic!
Happy belated bday! Hope you had a great day. :) Osmanthus flowers is new for me but this pudding looks delicious!
Veron, try try... I love sago, too. Will have to feature the traditional version some day.
Sig, :D
Lynn, I hope you have access to a good Asian store since these ingredients are pretty common.
johanna, i know i know! But you can trust home-made pudding, rite?
Arfi, *hug hug*. Thanks darling.
RM, so you love these tiny fragrant flowers too! So happy! :D
Valentina, I guess we all have soft spot for dessert...
Sra, just skip the syrup and use some other flavouring ingredients like vanilla, rose water, orange blossom etc. Be creative! :D
Figs Olives Wine, thanks.
Sandeepa, thanks honey for the link. I'll check it out.
Katiez, great people were born (mostly) in august. *wink*. Thanks for the compliment, and belated birthday wishes to ya.
Pat, thanks dear. :D
Amy, look for the osmanthus flowers. they are very lovely.
Happy belated birthday! What a beautiful dessert!
Three cheers fa a dessert blog! No worries there! Beautifully presented, as usual, now if I only had an idea of what it might taste like!
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A very belated birthday wishes Anh.
I have only recently came across osmanthus and that was in my tea! I should ask my mum what osmanthus is in canto since I can't read chinese.
ps. Love the last photo with the little yellow flower on the spoon. Looks gorgeous. :)
Looks lovely and unique!
You just go ahead and cook whatever you want, because everything you make always looks fabulous! I always learn something new from you, and I get very hungry too! :) You're able to make your finished dish look like a work of art. Brava!
And....HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
I'm joining the belated birthday crew as well with a big Happy Birthday! I've certainly learned something new here in that I've never heard of osmanthus, wonder if it's anything like elderflower. which I love.
Oh I completely understand! What a beautiful dessert and photos.
Happy belated birthday!
I'm happy to see that Melissa is doing better and has finally posted the recap for this WHB. Thanks for being so patient.
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