Ginger Pudding

Description
Contributed by Indiancuisineandculture Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 3 cups milk
 * ⅓ cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped
 * ⅔ cup sugar
 * ¼ cup cornstarch
 * pinch of salt
 * 3 egg yolks
 * 1 tbsp butter
 * 1 tsp grated lemon zest
 * 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

 * 1) Place 2 and one half cups of the milk along with ginger in a saucepan and simmer over low heat for several minutes stirring constantly.
 * 2) Remove from heat and set aside.
 * 3) Combine remaining milk, sugar, cornstarch, salt and egg yolks in a bowl and whisk together.
 * 4) Slowly add half hot milk mixture to cold milk mixture.
 * 5) Return this to the saucepan with the remaining hot milk.
 * 6) Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute or until thick.
 * 7) Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients.
 * 8) Pour into serving bowls and chill until firm.