COOKING WITH YOUR MICROWAVE
Spotted Dick
Serves 2
Ingredients
1 teaspoon water
25g (1oz) currants
25g (1oz) soft margarine
25g (1oz) caster sugar
25g (1oz) self-raising flour
1 egg, beaten
Few drops of vanilla essence
Method
- Place the water and currants in a small container, cover and cook on HIGH for about 45 seconds to plump up and soften the fruit.
- Beat together the remaining ingredients until thoroughly mixed.
- Lightly grease a cup or a small pudding bowl.
- Fold the currants and their liquid into the cake mixture and turn it into the prepared cup or bowl.
- Cook uncovered for 2-2½ minutes.
- Allow the pudding to stand for 2 minutes before turning it out. Serve with warm custard.
