HOW TO COOK LECHE FLAN

Leche flan is a favourite and popular dessert in the Philippines. It is similar to a cream caramel. It is sweet and rich.

 

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Estimated cooking time: 1 hour

 

Leche Flan Ingredients:

• 1 can (390g) evaporated milk
• 1 can (390g) condensed milk
• 10 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract or lemon essence

For the caramel:

• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup water

Leche Flan Cooking Instructions:

• In a saucepan, mix the sugar & water. Bring to a boil for a few minutes until the sugar caramelize.
• Pour the caramelized sugar into aluminum moulds - you can use any shape: oval, round or square. Spread the caramel on the bottom of the moulds.
• Mix well the evaporated milk, condensed milk, egg yolks and vanilla by hand or blender.
• Gently pour the mixture on top of the caramel on the aluminum moulds. Fill the moulds to about 1 to  1 1/4 inch thick.
• Cover moulds individually with aluminum foil.
• Steam for about 20 minutes (the traditional way to make Leche Flan is by open-air steaming on either an open cooking fire or stove top) OR
• Bake for about 45 minutes. Before baking the Leche Flan, place the moulds on a larger baking pan half filled with very hot water. Pre-heat oven to about 370 degrees before baking.
• Let cool then refrigerate.
• To serve: run a thin knife around the edges of the mould to loosen the Leche Flan. Place a platter on top of the mould and quickly turn upside down to position the golden brown caramel on top.

How to Cook Adobo

INGREDIENTS:

·         1 kg pork (cut into cubes)

·         1/2 kg chicken (cut into cubes)

·         1/2 cup Soy sauce

·         1 clove garlic (chopped)

·         ½ onions (chopped)

·         1 pack laurel leaves (optional)

·         ½ cup vinegar

·         1 cup water

·         1 tbsp salt

·         1 tbsp sugar (optional)

·         1 tsp black pepper

·         1 tbsp olive oil

1. Pre-heat the frying pan on high heat.
2. Put the oil on the very hot pan.
3. Put garlic, and onions to the hot frying pan.
4. Saute pork and chicken until it turns light brown on medium heat. Mix the pork and chicken well for evenly cook. To reduce fat, you can saute the pork first and let the fats dissolve. Remove excessive oil from the frying pan (saturated fats are not good for our cardiovascular health).
6. Pour water, vinegar, laurel leaves and soy sauce, and then simmer it for 15-20 minutes on medium heat with constant stirring.
7. After 15-20 minutes, add black pepper, salt and sugar to taste.
8. Serve your Filipino adobo in a bowl. Servings are good for 3-5 persons.