Pumpkin Kaya

Name: Pumpkin Kaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 750 g pumpkin; 60 g cooked rice; 230 g water; 50 g coconut sugar; pandan leaves (a few)

This Pumpkin Kaya is a unique twist on the traditional coconut jam, blending the natural sweetness of pumpkin with coconut sugar and the aromatic touch of pandan leaves. With a creamy texture and rich flavor, it's perfect as a spread or dessert topping, offering a wholesome and delicious treat for anyone seeking something different!

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

Servings: 5

750 g

pumpkin
60 g

cooked rice
230 g

water
50 g

coconut sugar
pandan leaves a few

Instructions

Peel and slice pumpkin. Bake sliced pumpkin with some pandan leaves at 180℃ for 20 minutes or until cooked. Discard pandan leaves.
In a heavy duty blender, puree pumpkin, rice and water together until smooth.
Melt sugar with some pandan leaves over low heat. Pour in pumpkin puree.
Cook pumpkin puree over low heat for about 30 minutes until thickened.
Discard pandan leaves. Pour kaya into a glass har.
Store in refrigerator.