by natty
natty's Notes:
Expand12 ounces Sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
16 ounces Whole Milk Ask a question about this ingredient
3 tablespoons green tea (leaves) Ask a question about this ingredient
Preheat oven to 350F
Ask a question about this stepIn a medium sauce pan over medium low heat melt 4oz of sugar until liquefied and golden in color. Pour hot liquid into a round baking dish, turning the dish to evenly coat the bottom and sides (you may use glass or ceramic, just make sure it can withstand the oven temperature). Coating the dish is a struggle, so don't get discouraged! It may take some practice, just make sure at least the bottom is covered.
Ask a question about this stepHeat up milk to about 180F (80C), add green tea leaves and let it rest covered for about 10min.Use a strainer to separate milk from tea leaves and reserve milk.
Ask a question about this stepIn a bowl whist egg yolks, then add remaining sugar and slowly incorporate the milk. Mix until smooth.
Ask a question about this stepPour egg mixture into the sugar coated baking dish. Cover dish with aluminum foil and oven bake it in a double boiler for about 60min.
Ask a question about this stepAllow Flan to cool to room temperature and place it the fridge until ready to serve. To serve, flip it over a serving place deep enough to accommodate all liquid
Ask a question about this stepThat was such a delicious dish my mouth waters just looking at it. Please, please natty make me some more soon.
OMG!!!! I tried and it was D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S!!!!!!!
Fany is the author of My Sweet Mexico and Paletas.
:D thanks everyone....... it was pretty amazing how it literally "evaporated" as soon as it was served. i was indeed very proud of having lived up to the tradition (i had some big shoes to fill)