Steamed coconut flan
A very delicate Asian custard: made with eggs, thick coconut milk, and sugar, and infused with jasmine water, steamed to create a smooth texture.
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$4.13 $1.03 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Ingredients
people
- $1.60
- $2.44
- $0.09
Prices from US supermarkets for 2 of 3 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- In a bowl, combine the eggs, coconut milk, sugar, and jasmine water. Whisk until the mixture is frothy. ≈ 4 min
- Place the device in a heat-resistant dish and set it on a bamboo steamer basket.
- Cover the basket and place it on top of a large pot of boiling water.
- Steam for 30 to 40 minutes, until the custard is no longer liquid. Overcooking will make it rubbery.
- Take the flan out of the basket and let it cool.
The bill
Steamed coconut flan
- 4 eggs$1.60
- 425 ml of thick coconut milk$2.44
- 115 g of granulated white sugar$0.09
Total$4.13
that's $1.03 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 396 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 25.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 19.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 33.3 g |
| Sugars | 31.4 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 8.5 g |
| Salt | 0.23 g |
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