How do you steam pudding?

How do you steam pudding?

Place the pudding into the steamer set over a saucepan of simmering water, or use a large saucepan with a saucer in the bottom. Steam for several hours, or as recipe indicates. Top up water when necessary. When the pudding is steamed, cut the string around the bowl.

What is a British steamed pudding?

A British pudding is a dish, savory or sweet, that's cooked by being boiled or steamed in something: a dish, a piece of cloth, or even animal intestine. The best example is sticky toffee pudding, a date cake with caramel sauce that's traditionally steamed but is now often baked.

Can I reheat a steamed pudding?

When cooled and reheated the sponge can become a little more dense. If you do want to reheat the pudding then it is best done in a microwave. The sauce can be reheated gently in a bowl over a saucepan of hot water, stirring occasionally or in 10 second bursts in the microwave, stirring in between each burst.

How long does it take to steam a steak and kidney pudding?

Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and place on the hob over a medium heat. Steam the pudding in simmering water for 2½ hours, adding more water as necessary. When the pudding is cooked through, turn off the heat and carefully lift the basin from the water. Let the pudding stand for five minutes.