Steamed milk custard 炖奶
Steamed milk custard is featured among the local specialties of Hong Kong.
A smooth steamed milk custard is a classic cafe dessert. Ask whether you can order it warm or chilled.
How it is made
Milk is combined with ingredients such as egg white and sugar, then gently steamed until it sets into a delicate custard. The bowl is served warm or chilled according to the shop.
Flavour & texture
The texture is smooth and soft, with a clean milky flavor and little resistance to the spoon. Chilling makes it feel firmer.
Local roots & traditions
Steamed milk pudding is a familiar Hong Kong cafe and dessert-shop food, closely connected with Cantonese dairy-dessert traditions.
How to order Steamed milk custard
Ask whether egg is included and choose plain before adding toppings.
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Thick bread is filled, commonly with peanut butter, dipped in egg and fried until golden. Butter and syrup are often added at serving time. The outside is lightly crisp, while the center stays soft and rich. Sweet syrup contrasts with the filling's nutty or savory edge.
Questions before you order
What name should I show when ordering?
Show 炖奶 for Steamed milk custard. Ask whether egg is included and choose plain before adding toppings.
Sources & reading
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.