Irishsteamedchocolatepudding Food

IRISH STEAMED CHOCOLATE PUDDING

Steps:

• Fill the kettle and set it on to boil.
• Melt the chocolate and butter together; set aside.
• Beat the egg whites until foamy, gradually add 1/2 cup sugar (still beating), then beat to soft peaks; set aside.
• Beat the egg yolks, gradually adding the remaining sugar.
• Continue beating until the mixture has about tripled in volume, and the sugar is dissolved. The yolks should look light yellow.
• Add the chocolate mix to the yolks, beating until blended.
• Then add the flour, beating on low speed until thoroughly mixed.
• Fold the mixture into the egg whites.
• When completely mixed, pour into a very well greased 7 cup pudding basin, or a bowl suitable for use on the stove.
• If using the bowl, construct a lid as follows: Cut a piece of wax paper large enough to cover the bowl, with some excess for folding. Fold a one inch pleat in the middle of the wax paper. Do the same with a piece of aluminum foil. Cover the bowl with the wax paper, then with the foil, lining up the pleats. Secure with kitchen twine; cut off any excess.
• You may wish to construct a lifter out of twine, or you can use two spatulas to lift the pudding.
• Pour about two inches of water into a pot large enough to fit your pudding basin. Place the basin inside and cover the pot.
• Keep the water in the pot boiling for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. (You will need to add more boiling water from the kettle from time to time.).
• The pudding will be firm and cakelike on top when it is finished. If you are not sure, boil it longer, it can't be overdone.
• Once it is ready, let it cool for a few minutes in the basin, then turn it out on a plate.
• You may serve it warm or let it "age" in an airtight container, which will richen the flavor.

IRISH CHAMP

Steps:

• Place potatoes into large pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 20 minutes.
• Drain well. Return to very low heat and allow the potatoes to dry out for a few minutes. (It helps if you place a clean dish towel over the potatoes to absorb any remaining moisture.)
• Meanwhile, heat the milk and green onions gently in a saucepan, until warm.
• Mash the potatoes, salt and butter together until smooth. Stir in the milk and green onion until evenly mixed. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Serve piping hot in bowls. Set out some extra butter for individuals to add to their servings.

IRISH COFFEE PUDDING

Steps:

• Bring a med-sized pan half filled w/water to a boil & line the sides of a soufflé dish (inside) w/greaseproof or parchment paper so the paper comes at least 2 in above the rim of the dish.
• In a lrg mixing bowl, cream together the egg yolks w/the sugar using a wooden spoon.
• Dissolve gelatin in the hot (but not boiling) coffee & add to the yolk mixture, beating well.
• Place the mixing bowl over the pan of boiling water & cont beating till mixture begins to thicken. Remove from heat & allow to cool a little. Then place in the fridge for a little while till the mixture starts to set.
• Beat egg whites till stiff.
• Fold the cream into the egg yolk mixture. Add the alcohol & mix well.
• Fold in the egg whites & transfer to the soufflé dish lined w/greaseproof paper.
• Oil a bottle or jar (about 2-3 inches in diameter) & press into the centre of the pudding. Leave to set w/the bottle or jar in the pudding.
• When set, carefully remove the paper & the bottle or jar. Fill the hollow centre w/the whipped cream. Then press crushed walnuts onto the protruding sides of the soufflé. Refrigerate till ready to serve.