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Traditional Vanilla Custard

2 cups milk

2 cups thickened cream

1 vanilla bean

8 egg yolks

2 tablespoons cornflour ½ cup caster sugar

1.Using the Cook function on Low add milk and cream to the pan.

2.Use a sharp knife to split vanilla bean in half lengthways. Scrape out seeds and add to milk. Cook, stirring constantly until hot. Add remaining ingredients and whisk constantly until mixture is thickened, about 15 minutes.

Tip: Cover the custard directly with plastic wrap if you aren’t using straight away. This will prevent a thick skin forming.

Steamed Chicken Dumplings

Makes: approx. 20-25 300g chicken mince

4 long green onions, chopped

1 bunch fresh coriander, including stalks, chopped

1 small green chilli, finely chopped

2 cups Chinese cabbage, finely sliced

¼cup water chestnuts, chopped 1 tablespoon lime juice

1 tablespoon mirin

1 tablespoon soy sauce

2 teaspoons sesame oil

2cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, grated 1 pack egg wonton wrappers

1.Line a baking tray with baking paper.

2.Combine all ingredients expect wonton wrappers in large bowl, mix well.

3.Place a heaped tablespoon of mixture in the centre of each wonton wrapper. Moisten the edges of wrapper with water. Pleat one side of the wrapper and join to the other. Gently press to seal. Place on prepared baking tray. Repeat with remaining wrappers.

4.With the high steaming rack in place, use the Cook function set on HIGH to bring 5cm of water to boil. Reduce setting to LOW. Place a sheet of baking paper over the rack. Place 10 wontons on the rack.

5.Cover with lid. Steam for about 20 minutes or until cooked. Repeat with remaining dumplings.

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Sunbeam MU2000 manual Traditional Vanilla Custard, Cups milk Cups thickened cream Vanilla bean Egg yolks

MU2000 specifications

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The MU2000 comes with a variety of attachments, making it an all-in-one kitchen companion. Among these are a stainless steel mixing bowl, a variety of beaters, and a dough hook, all designed to accommodate different cooking tasks. The mixing bowl is spacious, allowing users to prepare large quantities of ingredients for events or meal prep without the need for multiple dishes.

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