Kaya (Pandan Coconut Jam)
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KayaPandan Coconut Jam

A smooth pandan-scented coconut and egg-yolk spread, cooked gently until thick enough for toast.

Prep

10m

Cook

40m

Serves

4

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
574kcal

Calories

8g

Protein

39g

Fat

52g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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4

Kaya

  • 8pcs
    Egg Yolk
  • 500ml
    Coconut Milk
  • 180g
    Palm Sugar
  • 4pcs
    Pandan Leaf (knotted)
  • 2g
    Salt

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Method

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4 steps
  1. 01

    Whisk the egg yolks, coconut milk, palm sugar, and salt in a heatproof bowl until smooth, then add the pandan leaves.

  2. 02

    Pour the mixture into a heavy saucepan and cook over very low heat, stirring constantly, until the kaya thickens and reaches 71°C (160°F). Do not let it boil.

  3. 03

    Remove the pandan leaves and strain the kaya if a smoother texture is desired.

  4. 04

    Cool promptly, transfer to a clean container, and refrigerate.

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