Coconut Curd Kayasingapore Recipes

COCONUT CURD | KAYA(SINGAPORE)

Steps:

• Whisk the sugar, yolks and coconut milk and then strain into a heatproof bowl.
• Place the bowl over a pot of rapidly simmering water (don't let the water touch the bottom of the bowl). Stir often until the curd starts to thicken.
• Once the curd is a bit thicker, you can stir a little less often.
• Cook about 45 minutes to an hour, or until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon without running together.
• Tip: If the custard doesn't seem to be thickening after 10-20 minutes, try increasing the heat.
• Cool and keep refrigerated. The curd will thicken as it cools.

KAYA (COCONUT EGG CUSTARD)

Steps:

• Start with one cup of sugar, but more can be used. Use less/more pandan, depending on the level of fragrance you want this to have.
• Combine the eggs and sugar in a bowl until well blended and the sugar is completely dissolved.
• Add in coconut cream and mix well.
• Pour mixture into the top of a double boiler and "steam" uncovered for 1 hour, stirring constantly.
• Cover then "steam" for another 2 hours, refilling with boiling water and stirring mixture every 1/2 hour.
• After steaming for a combined 3 hours, the mixture should be thick and golden brown.
• Add the knotted pandan leaves and allow the mixture to "steam" for another hour without stirring.
• Remove knotted pandan leaves and cool before filling into clean, warm bottles to store.