Step #2 Toast the oats in a saucepan over med-heat/flame until they deepen just slightly in color & become fragrant, 5 mins or so.
Step #3 Pour in 1 c water, ginger, then add milk, brown sugar, vanilla, & salt.
Step #4 Bring to a boil, cover, & decrease heat to a bare simmer, & cook 5 mins, until soft & very thick.
Step #5 Divide the mixture equally among the ramekins; cover them with a single piece of foil wrap; let them sit at about room temp for 10-15 mins, for the pudding to firm in the ramekins.
Step #6 While the oatmeal molds set, make the sauce: mix whipping cream, sugar, & vanilla in a saucepan; cook over med-heat/flame until reduced to about ¾ c/.
Step #7 Run a knife around the inside of the first ramekin; turn upside down over a small plate & give it a shake to release the pudding.
Step #8 Repeat with the remaining ramekins; spoon the warm sauce over each; grate a bit of nutmeg over the tops & serve.
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