How to make a Vegan Christmas Pudding in the microwave
Ingredients:
2 tbsp. chia seeds
30g breadcrumbs
70g plain flour
1 tsp. mixed spice
70g vegan margarine
100g soft brown sugar
250g mixed dried fruit
60g glace cherries
30g ground almonds
1 medium grated apple
grated rind of one satsuma
juice of one satsuma
1 tbsp. brandy
1 tbsp. sherry
2 tbsp. soya milk
1 tbsp. black treacle
Method:
put 2 tbsp. of chia seeds into a jug and add 6 tbsp. of water, mix and set aside.
put the following into a large bowl:-
30g breadcrumbs
70g plain flour
1 tspn mixed spice
70g vegan margarine
100g soft brown sugar
250g mixed dried fruit
60g glace cherries
30g ground almonds
1 medium grated apple
grated rind of one satsuma
juice of one satsuma
1 tbspn brandy
1 tbspn sherry
2 tbspn soya milk
1 tbspn black treacle
add the chia seed mixture and mix everything together very thoroughly.
put mixture into a 2 pint pudding bowl
cover with a lid with a vent, or cover with clingfilm and pierce one hole with a sharp knife.
for a 750 microwave (adjust if necessary depending on your microwave)
6 minutes on medium
rest for 3 minutes
5 minutes on medium
rest for 20 minutes
scoop out portions and serve with vegan cream, custard or ice cream.
can be stored for a week in the fridge and individual portions can be re-heated in the microwave for a few seconds.