Nanay Rose’s Leche Flan
Chef RV Manabat, who’s gone viral, with millions of followers on Youtube, Facebook, and Instagram, the man behind the Chef RV Cafe in Biñan, Laguna, has launched his Christmas Recipe Collection, to include treats such as Chicken Ham, Blueberry Cheesecake, and Easy Fruit Cake.
“However today, I wish to share my Nanay Rose’s 40-year-old Leche Flan recipe,” he said. “As cherished family tradition, we always prepare this during Christmas and during the San Antonio de Padua fiesta.”
Chef RV does not compromise quality. “My Nanay Rose is very strict about which citrus to use. She only has fresh dayap (key lime) for that beautiful familiar aroma,” he emphasized.
Chef RV shares a secret technique—strain the mixture in cheesecloth at least twice to ensure smooth batter. “Steam over very low flame to prevent bubbles from forming,” he added.
A De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde graduate and a master’s degree holder in food studies from the Boston University in Massachusetts, USA, he loves to share his know-how with viewers and followers. Tirelessly, he creates recipe videos for Filipinos to try in their home kitchens, with appropriate substitutions for hard-to-find ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 300 ml condensed milk (2 cans)
- 370 ml evaporated milk (1 tall can)
- 12 egg yolks
- 6 pcs dayap zest, finely grated
- 3-4 pcs llaneras
Directions
- Divide 1/2 cup white sugar between the prepared llaneras.
- Cook each llanera over medium flame until the sugar has caramelized. Set aside.
- Beat all the other ingredients together until smooth.
- Strain with a cheesecloth at least twice. Divide between the llaneras lined with caramel.
- Steam over low flame for 40 minutes, or until almost set.
- Cool and serve.
