Which kaya is best?
Review: We tested 7 kaya (coconut jam) spreads to find the best…
- Killiney Kaya. $4.50 a jar (280g).
- Toast Box Hainanese Kaya with Honey. $4.20 a jar (250g).
- Kim Choo Kaya. $2.80 a tub (300g).
- GREAT FIND. Wang Cafe Traditional Kaya.
- Breadtalk Nonya Kaya. $3.80 a jar (200g).
- Ya Kun Kaya. $4.80 a jar (290g).
Is Kaya toast from Singapore?
Kaya toast is a dish consisting of two slices of toast with butter and kaya (coconut jam), commonly served alongside coffee and soft-boiled eggs. Originating from Singapore, the dish is commonly consumed during breakfast.
When was Kaya toast brought to Singapore?
But it was only after 2000 that the kaya toast scene took off in Singapore, when Ya Kun and Killiney started expanding with new outlets in shopping malls. Since then, there has been a slew of new coffee joints selling kaya toast.
Can you buy kaya in Australia?
Singapore supermarkets often have a couple of shelves in the supermarket dedicated to a huge range of kaya jam spreads that can be bought including; kaya with honey and kaya with or without pandan. In Australia larger Asian grocery shops usually stock a couple of choices in either tins or jars.
Is kaya unhealthy?
We all know that kaya in itself is very sweet – so it is best to limit any additional sugars in the rest of the meal. A standard coffee or tea (with condensed milk and sugar) in addition to the kaya would result in a sugary meal (with lots of empty calories) and could cause a blood sugar spike.
Why is my kaya not smooth?
If your kaya is lumpy and custardy, it means the heat is too hot or not well distributed. Hence, certain part got cooked faster and solidify (or you did not stir properly, exposing certain parts to high heat). Making kaya is rather straightforward. All you have to do is mix everything up and stir.
Why is kaya toast popular in Singapore?
There is good reason for the sustained popularity of such a simple sandwich: the sweet, pandan flavours of Kaya (coconut jam), salty pat of butter and mouthfeel of white bread make quite an irresistible combination.
What is kaya spread in English?
coconut egg jam
For Malaysians, Indonesians and Singaporeans, kaya, also called srikaya (coconut egg jam), is a sweet creamy coconut spread made from coconut milk (locally known as santan) and duck or chicken eggs (which are flavored with pandan leaf and sweetened with sugar).
What is Nonya kaya?
Though popularly thought of as a jam, nonya pandan kaya is essentially a soft but thick curd or paste-like spread. Its a cooked custard made with eggs, sugar, coconut milk and pandan juice. It’s made primarily with coconut milk and eggs, flavoured with pandan juice, and sweetened with sugar.
Does kaya make you fat?
But like many jams out there in the market, kaya that is bought off-the-shelf is made with a lot of white sugar. Additionally, the numerous eggs and coconut milk added also results in a high fat spread (especially saturated fat). Not the healthiest start to the day.
What do you put on Kaya toast in Singapore?
Kaya Toast has been a breakfast staple since the olden days – loved by many, even the older generations. It is a well-known snack in Singapore and Malaysia, prepared with kaya (coconut jam), a topping of sugar, coconut milk and eggs, pandan, and sometimes margarine or butter.
How much does a jar of Kaya cost?
$3.80 a jar (200g). From Breadtalk outlets, including #B1-11/12 Paragon, tel: 6733-4434. The kaya came across as having more of a coconut than pandan flavour; some testers felt it wasn’t tasty enough. It could also be less sweet.
Where can I get Kaya in Killiney Kopitiam?
From Killiney Kopitiam outlets, including 67 Killiney Road, tel: 6734-9648. The kaya had an overpowering eggy hit, which we didn’t enjoy. Although it was sweet, there could have been more pandan and coconut flavours.
What’s the best thing to make with Kaya?
Two dainty sandwiches of kaya parfait between muscovado sable biscuits is topped with a dollop of tangy pineapple sorbet. Completing this immaculate creation are kaya coulis, gula melaka foam, and pandan “snow”. It doesn’t get much fancier than this!