Sweet Corn Agar Agar Pudding

Step 1: Boil Water

Pour 4 cups (950ml) of water into a pan and bring it to a boil.

Step 2: Prepare Corn and Milk Mixture

In a blender, combine 1/3 cup (320ml) of evaporated milk and 1 can (425g) of cream-style sweet corn. Blend until finely smooth and set aside.

Step 3: Add Agar Agar Powder

Once the water starts to boil, add 10g of agar agar powder to the pan. Mix well with a wooden spoon until the powder is fully dissolved.

Step 4: Add Sugars and Salt

Add 1/4 cup (50g) of rock sugar, 3/4 cup (130g) of granulated sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon of salt to the boiling mixture. Continue to cook and stir until all the sugar dissolves completely.

Step 5: Incorporate Corn Mixture

Pour the finely blended evaporated milk and sweet corn mixture into the pan. Mix well to combine all ingredients.

Step 6: Add Custard Powder

Add 1/8 cup (15g) of custard powder to the mixture. Stir thoroughly until the custard powder is fully incorporated and there are no lumps.

Step 7: Add Food Colouring and Thicken

Add a few drops of yellow food colouring to achieve the desired vibrant yellow color. Continue to cook and stir the mixture until it thickens slightly, reaching a consistency ready to be transferred.

Step 8: Strain the Mixture

Carefully pour the thickened mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a measuring jug or another container to ensure a smooth consistency, removing any small lumps or unblended corn pieces.

Step 9: Pour into Molds and Set

Pour the strained mixture into 11 individual molds. Let the agar agar set at room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until firm before serving. You can also freeze it to enjoy it like ice-cream.

Step 10: Serve

Once set, gently remove the agar agar from the molds. You can use a toothpick to help release the edges if needed. Serve chilled.

• Ensure the agar-agar powder is fully dissolved before adding other ingredients to prevent lumps.

• Stir continuously after adding milk and custard powder to prevent sticking and ensure even thickening.

• For a smoother texture, make sure the sweet corn and evaporated milk mixture is finely blended.

• You can freeze the set agar agar and eat it like ice-cream for a different texture.

• Experiment with different food colorings or natural colorings like turmeric for a different hue.

• Add a few drops of vanilla essence or pandan essence for an aromatic twist.