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'''Tip''': I put the coconut in a bowl, I pour some milk and let it sit so that the coconut absorbs the liquid and doesn't "float" on the custard later :) Even if you do this, the coconut has a stubborn tendency to form a thick layer on the base of the custard when you unmould it :( | '''Tip''': I put the coconut in a bowl, I pour some milk and let it sit so that the coconut absorbs the liquid and doesn't "float" on the custard later :) Even if you do this, the coconut has a stubborn tendency to form a thick layer on the base of the custard when you unmould it :( | ||
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Revision as of 12:18, 15 February 2010
Easy-peasy yummy coconut custard for 4
Cooking time: approx. 16 minutes
Cooking bits & pieces: microwave oven, a couple of bowls, a fork or a whisk http://santucci.com.uy/osCommerce/catalog/images/batidor_PA.jpg Pyrex (glass) plum-cake pan http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TgOSP_F278k/Swa51FjW4zI/AAAAAAAAAGU/fuqhsjoskOQ/s1600/pyrex.jpg or silicone crown or plum-cake mold http://images.villageorigin.com/003852-012/001.jpg
Ingredients:
500 cl. (or generous pint) of milk
100 gr. sugar
75 gr. extra sugar for the caramel or some of this (Caramelo Royal or similar): http://www.mishky.net/shop/images/template_mishky/8410000005387.jpg
100 gr. grated coconut http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MleVGPcEvKQ/Sd6q673YTgI/AAAAAAAABo0/GYjLhjq06y8/s400/blogGratedCoconut.JPG
5 eggs (whole)
1 spoonfool of corn flour/starch (Maizena - http://www.elcolmadito.com/Arte/MasProductos/DuryeaMaizena13_1.jpg)
1 lemon peel http://comps.fotosearch.com/comp/FDC/FDC001/lemon-peel_~921027.jpg
1 stick of cinammon http://blogimg.com/docisin/ceylon-cinnamon.jpg
Preparation:
Pour some milk into a bowl or mug and dilute the cornflour (Maizena), pour the rest into a larger bowl, add the sugar, the lemon peel and cinnamon stick. Heat up in the microwave for about 10-15 minutes (don't let it boil though). Take out the lemon peel and cinnamon stick, add the diluted cornflour, mix well and put into the microwave for another minute. Take out the mix, add the coconut and whisk. Pour caramel into the mould (or prepare by heating 75 gr sugar and a little water in the microwave) and pour the custard mix, heat in the microwave for 5-7 minutes. Wait for the custard to cool before you unmould it. Ypu can sprinke it with nuts, chocolate pearls or whatever takes your fancy :)
Result: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iQCEs3lfzVQ/SWHOMhGMRgI/AAAAAAAABCo/zCejFJy26YE/s400/flan+de+coco+(3).jpg
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Tip: I put the coconut in a bowl, I pour some milk and let it sit so that the coconut absorbs the liquid and doesn't "float" on the custard later :) Even if you do this, the coconut has a stubborn tendency to form a thick layer on the base of the custard when you unmould it :(
Núria V.