Luke Nguyen: This very popular dessert is a classic in Vietnamese households. Influenced by the French flan au caramel, the Vietnamese recipe uses coconut milk. At Red Lantern, we steam rather than bake the crème caramel. This gives it a much smoother and silkier finish.
Be sure to allow the caramel to cool in the moulds before pouring in the coconut mixture and avoid getting hot caramel on your skin. It