Steamed Spiced Oatmeal Pudding With Dates

Ingredients

• 1 quart whole oatmeal
• Warm milk (enough to steep)
• 3 pints cream
• 6 egg yolks
• 3 egg whites
• Cloves
• Mace
• Saffron
• Salt
• Sliced dates
• Sugar
• Butter (for serving)
• Raisins (optional)
• Sweet herbs (optional)

Method

1. 1 Pick and cleanse the oatmeal, then steep it in warm milk overnight.
2. 2 Drain the oatmeal and boil it in the cream until tender.
3. 3 Let the mixture cool, then stir in the egg yolks, egg whites, spices, dates, and sugar.
4. 4 Boil the mixture in a buttered napkin for about an hour, or bake in a dish at 350°F.
5. 5 Serve with beaten butter, sliced dates, and grated sugar.