Ingredients

• eggs - 2, lightly beaten
• large, ripe tomatoes - 3
• bread slices - 2
• milk - 4 tbsp
• oil - 2 tbsp
• garlic - 2 tsp, minced
• spring onions - 1/2 cup, chopped
• soya sauce - 2 tsp
• prawns 6, cooked and chopped
• grated cheese - 4 tbsp
• butter - 2 tsp
• pepper to taste
• salt to taste

How to Make Savory Custard in Tomato Jackets

• Cut a thin slice from top of the tomatoes.
• Carefully scoop out the pulp.
• Rub the inside of the tomatoes with little salt and place them cut side down, on a plate.
• Break the bread into tiny pieces and pour milk over it.
• Heat oil in a small fry pan and fry garlic till brown and fragrant.
• Add spring onion and stir fry for few seconds.
• Add Soya sauce and prawns.
• Mix well and remove from fire.
• Let the mixture cool.
• Mash the bread and add to the cooled mixture.
• Add the beaten eggs.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Fill the tomatoes with the egg mixture.
• Place them on a lightly greased baking tray. Sprinkle grated cheese on top.
• Dot with butter and bake in oven (150 degrees centigrade) for about 25 minutes, till the custard is set.
• Serve hot with garlic toast, for a substantial snack.