Steamed Milk with Ginger Juice

Milk is not a common item in the Chinese diet but when it does appear, you may be sure it has been somehow modified or is meant to be consumed in small portions. In Hong Kong, there are many shops that specialize in either bean-curd custard or this dish. The whole milk is mixed with the flavouring and then steamed briefly, transforming the milk into a delicate custard with a refreshing ginger bite, a sweet-and-spicy dessert to serve by itself or with fruit or biscuits.