Cooking with Communism: Banh Flan from Vietnam

It's time for another segment of Cooking with Communism. The origins came from Imperialist French. However, thanks to the effort of Dakilang Guro Ho Chi Minh, the Communists have figured out out to make Communist flan - a luxury that the CPP-NPA can only dream of having because of their outdated ideals. Now, for the origins according to Savory Sweet Spoon:

It is believed that flan was introduced to Vietnam during the period of French colonization, which began in the mid-19th century and lasted until the mid-20th century. The French brought with them their cuisine and culinary traditions, including desserts like flan.

During the colonial period, French cuisine was popularized among the Vietnamese upper class and the wealthy, who were exposed to French-style cooking through French restaurants and patisseries. Vietnamese cooks and chefs adapted some of the French dishes to local tastes and ingredients, resulting in new culinary creations that fused French and Vietnamese influences.

Flan, with its simple ingredients and easy preparation, quickly became a favorite dessert in Vietnam and has remained popular to this day. Vietnamese cooks and bakers have put their own spin on the dish, incorporating local flavors and ingredients like coconut milk or pandan leaves. Today, you can find Banh Flan served in many Vietnamese restaurants and bakeries, as well as in homes throughout the country.

Thanks to Do Muoi - the Banh Flan may be another step to converting capitalist custards into socialist custards. Through the use of communes, private enterprises pledging allegiance to the Communist state, etc. We can have these variations of Communism's fabulous dessert:

While the classic recipe is delicious, there are many variations you can try to give this dessert a new twist. Here are some ideas:

Coffee Flan: Mix instant coffee granules into the custard mixture and pour a coffee sauce on top of the caramel layer for a delicious coffee-flavored dessert.

Coconut Flan: Add coconut milk and coconut flavoring to the custard mixture to give it a tropical flavor.

Matcha Flan: Infuse the custard with matcha powder to create a unique and trendy twist on the classic dessert.

Chocolate Flan: Mix cocoa powder into the custard mixture and pour a chocolate sauce on top of the caramel layer to make a decadent chocolate flan.

Pandan Flan: Add pandan extract to the custard mixture to create a unique green color and a subtle flavor that is popular in Southeast Asian desserts.