Nigerian · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Nigerian Custard with Buns
20 minutes · 2 servings · vegetarian
A simple home pairing widely recognized in Nigerian snack culture.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup custard powder
- 2 cups milk or water
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 8 Nigerian buns (store-bought or homemade)
Let’s make it
- Mix custard powder with 1/2 cup of the milk or water to make a smooth slurry.
- Heat the remaining liquid in a saucepan until steaming, then whisk in the slurry.
- Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring, until thick and glossy; add sugar and salt.
- Serve hot with buns on the side.
- If the custard gets too thick, whisk in a splash more liquid.
Serve the custard in a cup with the buns for easy dipping.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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