Abi Balingit

Abi Balingit · Mayumu: Filipino American Desserts Remixed

I would be remiss if I didn’t include a leche flan recipe in this book! Although there’s a wide array of renditions of this dessert from around the world, I believe Filipino leche flan is the richest of them all. I’m relieved that my dad was able to write down his recipe for me when I first released my zine, flipped: matamis. My friend Meghan also graciously shared her nani Ramila’s chai masala recipe to incorporate into this flan. The mix of warm spices complements the sweetness of this egg custard. You can bake the leche flan in classic llaneras, the traditional oval-shaped metal pans from the Philippines, but I like using a heart-shaped aluminum pan for the cuteness of it.