steamed coconut custard

steamed coconut custard

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A very delicate Asian custard: made with eggs, thick coconut milk, and sugar, and infused with jasmine water, steamed to create a smooth texture.

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This coconut custard is cooked using the steaming method, in a bamboo steamer placed on top of a wok. Infused with jasmine water, it is soft and smooth, provided that it is cooked gently.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time10 min
  • Cook time40 min
  • Resting1 hr
  • Total1 hr 50 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Calories396 kcal/serving
  • Cooking methodsteam
  • Estimated cost$3.18 $0.80 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

4 people
  • $1.40
  • $1.66
  • $0.12

Prices from US supermarkets for 2 of 3 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the eggs, coconut milk, sugar, and jasmine water. Whisk until the mixture is frothy. ≈ 4 min
  2. Place the device in a heat-resistant dish and set it on a bamboo steamer basket.
  3. Cover the basket and place it on top of a large pot of boiling water.
  4. Steam for 30 to 40 minutes, until the dumpling is no longer liquid. Overcooking will make it tough.
  5. Take the flan out of the basket and let it cool.

The bill

steamed coconut custard

  • 4 eggs$1.40
  • 425 ml of thick coconut milk$1.66
  • 115 g of granulated white sugar$0.12

Total$3.18

that's $0.80 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Nutrition per serving

Calories396 kcal
Fat25.3 g
Saturated fat19.4 g
Carbohydrates33.3 g
Sugars31.4 g
Fiber0.8 g
Protein8.5 g
Salt0.23 g

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 425 ml of thick coconut milk
  • 115 g of granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 cup of water infused with jasmine

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