“Leche flan is not native to the Philippines, but a re-worked version of the creme caramel dessert popular with the country’s Spanish colonizers and neighbouring France. “
Cultural appropriation! Boycott! haha
No sweet tooth here, plus we are gluten free. Allergies....
~Tyrelle F.
My sis in law is Filipina. The purple yam is UBE. And “leche flan” is a Better version of what the Mexicans have. By a thousand miles. Its supposed to be Brown & orange. The best one i buy is the brand name one in Filipino stores called island something (forgot the last word.
And both are ingredients in halo halo or mix mix (eng tl)