Crowdie-Mowdie — a Steamed Pudding (Scotland)

May 07, 2023May 7, 20230 0

Crowdie-Mowdie - A Classic Steamed Pudding from Scotland

Crowdie-Mowdie — a Steamed Pudding (Scotland)

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

180 min

Ready In

190 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 cups oatmeal
	1 teaspoon salt
	3 cups milk

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

200

Sugar

Fat

Crowdie-Mowdie is a classic Scottish steamed pudding that has been enjoyed for generations. It is a simple and hearty dessert made with the humble ingredients of oatmeal, salt and milk. The consistency of the pudding is dense and heavy, making it a great winter comfort food. As it is a steamed pudding, it is also a healthier alternative to baked puddings which are often high in sugar and fat. The dish originated in Scotland but has since become a popular dessert in other parts of the world as well.

Instructions

1.	Mix oatmeal and salt in a bowl
2.	Add milk to the mixture and stir well
3.	Pour the mixture into a greased pudding bowl and cover
4.	Place the pudding bowl in a large pot with water up to 1/3 of the side of the pudding bowl
5.	Put the lid on the pot and steam for 3 hours
6.	Once steamed, remove pudding bowl from the pot and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving

PROS

This Scottish pudding is easy to make and being a steamed pudding, it is a healthier alternative to baked puddings.
Oatmeal is also a great source of dietary fiber.

CONS

The texture of the pudding can be a turn off for some as it is quite heavy and dense.
The cooking time is also quite long as the pudding needs to be steamed for 3 hours.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Oatmeal is a great source of dietary fiber which is important for maintaining a healthy digestive system. It also helps regulate blood sugar levels, lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.