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Whip up this yummy South Asian jam, Kaya, at home

Five ingredients and 10 minutes are all you need to make this recipe

Image courtesy: jun.and.tonic/Instagram

Have you ever tried Kaya? It’s a delightful coconut jam popular in South Asian countries like Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia. Whether you're a fan already or looking to try something new on your toast, this recipe is perfect for you. Jun and Tonic on Instagram makes it really simple for you to try this recipe at home. All you need are 5 key ingredients to make this delicious jam. While Jun admits it’s not the authentic way to make the jam, it still gives you the desired results in the quickest time. The ingredients you require are Coconut Cream, white sugar, brown sugar, salt and egg yolks. If you have Pandan leaves available, use them as well. You need to use a pot, heat and stir all the ingredients together for 10 minutes till you get the texture you want. Don’t stop stirring or it may not turn out right. Head over to Jun’s Instagram for the proper steps and the full recipe. 

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