10min Kaya - By KT

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10-MINUTE KAYA (COCONUT JAM)

(Makes 1 cup)

6 tbsp sugar (90 g)
200 ml undiluted fresh coconut milk
4 pandan leaves

bottom half only, wash and cut 5 cm long

4 yolks, make sure there's no egg white at all

To make kaya,
cook 3 tbsp sugar in a pot over medium-high heat till light brown, swirling slowly.
Reduce heat to low. Keep swirling till sugar is medium-brown.
Add coconut milk (beware of steam), remaining 3 tbsp sugar and pandan leaves. Increase heat to high. Stir till sugar is melted and coconut milk is just starting to simmer gently. Turn off heat.

In a bowl, beat egg yolks and, at the same time, slowly pour coconut milk and sugar mixture into the bowl.
Return combined mixture back in the pot. Over medium heat, cook till slightly thickened. Reduce heat to low. Continue stirring till thick enough to coat back (or front) of spoon thickly. Taste (ideally with a piece of bread) and add more sugar if necessary. Transfer to a bowl/jar. Discard pandan leaves. Leave till completely cool. Cover and refrigerate. May be stored for up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature before serving if you want a softer, squidgy consistency