leche flan
léche flán with stress marks
caramel custard
Usage Note
Leche flan is a staple dessert at Filipino celebrations like fiestas and birthdays, known for its rich texture made from egg yolks and condensed milk. It is traditionally steamed in oval-shaped tin molds called liyaneras, giving it a distinctively dense and smooth consistency.
Examples
" Ayaw ko ng matamis na leche flan. "
Natural Translation
I don't like sweet leche flan.
Literal Translation
Dislike I of sweet leche flan.
" Masarap ang leche flan. "
Natural Translation
The caramel custard is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the caramel custard is.
" Gumawa ang lola ko ng leche flan para sa handaan, kaya naubos agad ito ng mga bisita. "
Natural Translation
My grandmother made leche flan for the party, so the guests finished it right away.
Literal Translation
Made the grandmother my of caramel-custard for the party, so finished immediately this by the guests.
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