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 A jar of matamís sa báo from the Philippines | |
| Alternative names | |
|---|---|
| Type | Spread, Dip |
| Region or state | Maritime Southeast Asia[1] |
| Associated cuisine | Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei, Philippines, and Thailand, Samoa |
| Main ingredients | Coconut, sugar, eggs |
Coconut jam, also known as kaya jam or simply kaya, is a sweet spread made from a base of coconut milk, eggs, sugar and sometimes pandan leaves as a flavouring. It is popular throughout Southeast Asia.
- ^ Hui, Siu-Ling (April 2004). Queen Victoria Market: History, Recipes, Stories. Wakefield Press. ISBN 978-1-86254-601-1.