Kaya Coconut Jam
Malaysian

Traditional Malaysian coconut egg jam with pandan flavor and gula melaka.

Last updated: December 19, 2024
PREP
15
COOK
45
TOTAL
1h
7
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Preparation

Tie a few pandan leaves into a knot. Blend the remaining leaves with water and strain for juice.

10 pcs Pandan Leaves

Crush the Gula Melaka.

250 g Gula Melaka

Whisk the eggs.

4 pcs Egg
Instructions
Cooking
1

Warm the coconut milk in a pot over low heat.

250 ml Coconut Milk
2

Add the Gula Melaka and stir until fully dissolved.

3

Turn off the heat and let cool slightly.

4

Gradually add the beaten eggs while stirring.

5

Add the pandan juice and knotted pandan leaves.

6

Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick and smooth.

7

Remove the leaves and transfer to a jar.

Chef's Tips
  • If too much moisture evaporates, it will become very hard and sticky; once cooled, it is even stickier than when hot, so plan ahead accordingly.