Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Custard Cups! My first YouTube Video! (That I know of)

Let's explain the title.... yes this is my first YouTube video that I know of, it's very possible we're all in videos and are completely unaware of it! Anyways! Yes this is the first one I made and edited: http://youtu.be/GktAElLdS44. To be honest at first I was kind of shy about talking to a camera in the kitchen all by myself. Then I quickly got over it and talked WAAAAY too much. So, I've learned a few things about making and editing videos. First, don't talk too much (or get to the point quicker) and second, attempt to make the next video under 6 minutes! It takes forever to format the video (not editing actually) and uploading it to YouTube. In any event I hope to make them better in the future.

I wanted to make videos for my friends in Malaysia because a lot of them seem to really appreciate my cooking and are interested and how it's all done. I thought not only would it teach some neat (western) cooking styles but it's good English listening practice and they can share it with their friends. It also opens a forum for everyone to have a discussion about the one thing that brings us all together: FOOD! Yes, food! Food I can only buy and make in Malaysia. So, everyone in Malaysia can make anything I make! And it's going to be healthy (at least 90% of the time--but the occasional holiday cookie recipe may go up!!).

As for the custard cups themselves, I've made these before in America. However, the ingredients had to be modified. These were usually made with instant coffee and a sugar free soy milk. Instant coffee in Malaysia sometimes has sugar in it and a pretty strong taste. As for the soy milk, well, besides water and some teas, everything has a lot of sugar in it. So I modified this recipe and it turned out well. I added a few new things and feel that there's more things to come with this particular recipe in the future. I've listed the ingredients and instructions below. I'm happy to answer any questions or receive any suggestions from anyone (especially on editing videos!).

Custard Cups
Please watch the video at: http://youtu.be/GktAElLdS44
Ingredients:
2 cups milk
2 eggs
pinch of salt
Optional Ingredients:
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp chia seeds (ground or not)

1. Preheat your oven to 175C. Prepare hot water (enough to fill whatever basin you are placing your ramekins in).
2. Combine all ingredients in a mixing apparatus and mix well.
3. Place four ramekins (or ceramic cups) into a 1/2-1 inch deep basin and pour mixture into ramekins.
4. Pour hot water into basin or at least midway up the ramekins.
5. Cook for 45-50 mins. Turn off heat and let set in oven for another 10-15 minutes.
6. Remove from oven and let cool for another hour. Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until chilled.
7. Serve with syrup, whipped topping, or as is.

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