Introduction
Most Filipinos love celebrating special occasions with their friends, family, and loved ones. Celebrations are a way to show gratitude, appreciation, and share blessings with others. During town fiestas, birthdays, and family gatherings, many delicious dishes and desserts are prepared.
Filipinos are known for loving sweet foods, so traditional Filipino delicacies are often served during celebrations. One of the most popular desserts in the Philippines is Leche Flan. It is similar to caramel custard, a famous dessert enjoyed around the world.
How to Make Leche Flan
Leche flan is not very difficult to make. The ingredients include eggs, sugar, condensed milk, and evaporated milk. Some people use duck eggs instead of chicken eggs. You also need aluminum molds called llaneras, aluminum foil, and a steamer.
First, crack the eggs into a bowl and beat them using a fork or an egg beater. Next, add the condensed milk and mix well. Then add the evaporated milk.
After preparing the mixture, place one or two tablespoons of sugar into the llanera. Heat the llanera on low fire until the sugar melts and turns into caramel. Spread the caramel evenly in the container.
Let it cool for a few minutes, then pour in the egg and milk mixture. Cover the llanera with aluminum foil. Steam the mixture for about 45 minutes.
After cooking, let the leche flan cool in the refrigerator. Finally, serve it and enjoy eating it with your family and friends.
Vocabulary
| Word/Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| occasion | a special event or celebration |
| gratitude | thankfulness |
| appreciation | showing thanks or admiration |
| delicacy | a special kind of food |
| sweet tooth | liking sweet foods very much |
| counterpart | something similar to another thing |
| condensed milk | thick sweet milk with less water |
| evaporated milk | milk with some water removed |
| caramel | melted sugar that becomes brown and sweet |
| steam | to cook using hot water vapor |
Comprehension Questions
- Why do Filipinos celebrate special occasions?
- What is leche flan similar to?
- What ingredients are needed to make leche flan?
- What is a llanera?
- Why should the sugar be cooked on low fire?
- How long should the leche flan be steamed?
- Where should the leche flan be stored after cooking?
Discussion Questions
- What desserts are popular in your country?
- Do you enjoy cooking? Why or why not?
- What foods do people usually prepare during celebrations in your culture?
- Have you ever tried leche flan or caramel custard?
- What is your favorite sweet food?
- Do you think cooking with family is important? Why?
- What special occasions do you celebrate with your family?
Writing Activity
Write 5–7 sentences about a favorite dessert from your country. Include:
- its ingredients
- how it is made
- when people usually eat it
Teacher’s Notes
Suggested Level:
Beginner to Intermediate ESL learners
Grammar Focus:
- Sequencing words (first, next, then, finally)
- Imperatives for instructions
- Present simple tense
Speaking Activity:
Students can work in pairs and explain how to cook their favorite dessert using sequencing words.
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