tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post115632759435583121..comments2023-10-18T21:37:18.624+08:00Comments on Yochana's Cake Delight! : Hainanese KayaAunty Yochanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07265525349059979821noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-10455185716617765482014-06-13T21:05:34.256+08:002014-06-13T21:05:34.256+08:00Dear Aunty Yochana,
thank you for your great reci...Dear Aunty Yochana,<br /><br />thank you for your great recipes... I've tried making kaya for my kids and they loved it. i used the pandan leaves but it didnt come out greenish ...instead its slight greyish in colour. I'm usng the pandan leaves from my garden which i planted it myself. <br />At my 2nd try out, i'm using 400g fine sugar + 90g Brown sugar.... the colour & taste turn out great ...and its enhanced the aroma of the coconut milk.... less sweet too..... i'm in love with your recipes.... tq againJennifer (Malaysia)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-41124646939915489982010-04-05T10:09:23.426+08:002010-04-05T10:09:23.426+08:00Dear Lucy, I tried yr Hainanese Kaya receipe last ...Dear Lucy, I tried yr Hainanese Kaya receipe last evening. I used Ayam brand UHT coconut milk 400g<br />with about 9 medium size eggs-followed yr receipe to a T and stirred for abt an hour.The texture turned dry and I could hardly spread,it tasted good though. Did I stir too long ? The consistency is not like yours,so smooth and flowy.Did you blend the kaya after cooking to make it so smooth ? <br />I do not know if the pot I used is more for herb brewing because one pot sits on another but there is only one cover, unlike your "double-boiler" with 2 covers.Sorry for this long question.Hope to hear from you as I would like to try making this kaya again.Thanks.Aggienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-10448858354344398252009-10-28T19:43:21.783+08:002009-10-28T19:43:21.783+08:00Hi anonymous
Keep stirring and it will become smo...Hi anonymous<br /><br />Keep stirring and it will become smooth..<br /><br />rgdsAunty Yochanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07265525349059979821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-2228538350404003102009-10-28T14:40:19.930+08:002009-10-28T14:40:19.930+08:00Hi! Aunty Yochana,
Had tried to make the Kaya la...Hi! Aunty Yochana, <br /><br />Had tried to make the Kaya last Sat, it turn out well except my texture of the Kaya is not as smooth as yours (the picture you posted in yr blog. How to get the texture same as yours?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-43427214765384487752009-10-21T07:58:58.076+08:002009-10-21T07:58:58.076+08:00Hi! Aunty Yochana's
It's me again, will tr...Hi! Aunty Yochana's<br />It's me again, will try to make the Kaya again this or next wkend hope it will turn out well. The last time I use fresh coconut from the market and found it did contain a bit of oil can we use the kind of packet coconut fm supermarket? What kind of utensil to use for stirring wooden spoon or hand whisk? Must we beat up the eggs first?<br />Thanks Christina PohAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-58854589455136201712009-10-07T16:28:56.301+08:002009-10-07T16:28:56.301+08:00I have a good recipe for kaya. I used 250g of firs...I have a good recipe for kaya. I used 250g of first santan, bought from the market. 340g of sugar and 6 eggs (360g) . I beat the eggs and santan and then sieve it into a saucepan(I used non-stick) and then I added sugar and 3 pandan leaves tied into a knot. Stir over very slow fire, as slow as possible. Otherwise, it will be lumpy. Whole process takes about half an hour. Do not add caramel. I prefer the pandan smell rather than than the caramel smell.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-78365865713228689482009-10-07T16:27:29.987+08:002009-10-07T16:27:29.987+08:00I have a good recipe for kaya. I used 250g of firs...I have a good recipe for kaya. I used 250g of first santan, bought from the market. 340g of sugar and 6 eggs (360g) . I beat the eggs and santan and then sieve it into a saucepan(I used non-stick) and then I added sugar and 3 pandan leaves tied into a knot. Stir over very slow fire, as slow as possible. Otherwise, it will be lumpy. Whole process takes about half an hour. Do not add caramel. I prefer the pandan smell rather than than the caramel smell.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-81379159720681481792009-09-23T12:38:59.014+08:002009-09-23T12:38:59.014+08:00Hi! Aunty Yochana,
It's me again,had tried to...Hi! Aunty Yochana,<br /><br />It's me again,had tried to make the Kaya again last Sun, this time the kaya taste better but a bit dry and also my texture not as smooth as your picture you posted on the blog. Just want to know how long shall we stir each time before we continue to steam the kaya as mentioned in the recipe we need to stir every 5 min during the steam process. Thanks<br />Christina PohAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-8119817587696384252009-09-08T17:19:23.165+08:002009-09-08T17:19:23.165+08:00Hi! Aunty Yochana,
Thanks for your reply, as you...Hi! Aunty Yochana, <br /><br />Thanks for your reply, as you metioned it will take longer time to cook the kaya in corning ware how about using stainless steel pot such as WMF to cook-steam?Must we cover the the kaya as I see some of old coffee shop they just leave it open and keep stirring until it's thicken?<br />Thanks Christina PohAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-19068498709585381452009-09-07T22:31:43.322+08:002009-09-07T22:31:43.322+08:00Hi anonymous
If you use corning ware, the kaya ta...Hi anonymous<br /><br />If you use corning ware, the kaya take a longer time to thicken. do not add water to coconut to squeeze for milk. It must not be mixed with water.<br /><br />rgdsAunty Yochanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07265525349059979821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-12300365732567529242009-09-07T13:23:11.888+08:002009-09-07T13:23:11.888+08:00Hi! Aunty Yochana,
Will give it a try again this...Hi! Aunty Yochana, <br /><br />Will give it a try again this weekend. As I never use squeeze fresh coconut milk before please advise how much water must I add to the coconut? I am using corning ware to cook the Kaya, therefore will place the corning ware over the simmering water to steam as my wok is the big enough to place the steamer stand below? Is this ok? <br />Sorry I have to ask so many questions.<br />Thanks, look forward to hear from you soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-66808818994484652262009-08-17T20:15:10.527+08:002009-08-17T20:15:10.527+08:00Hi Christina
It could be the eggs , not fresh.
Tr...Hi Christina<br /><br />It could be the eggs , not fresh.<br />Try using fresh coconut milk. Don't let water drip into the kaya while stirring, it will make the kaya watery.<br /><br />rgdsAunty Yochanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07265525349059979821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-47451796534315571282009-08-17T12:14:34.681+08:002009-08-17T12:14:34.681+08:00Hi! Aunty,
It's me again tried to make the k...Hi! Aunty, <br /><br />It's me again tried to make the kaya again last Sat, too sad this time round the kaya seems to a bit watery and not as smooth as the previous time. The coconut milk also not well dissolved. I had been using Ayam brand UHT coconut milk for making the kaya. Need your advice what went wwong. <br />Thanks <br />Christina PohAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-64700443837121929102009-07-22T11:39:12.099+08:002009-07-22T11:39:12.099+08:00HI! Aunty Yochana,
Finally I tried the kaya last...HI! Aunty Yochana, <br /><br />Finally I tried the kaya last Sun, thks for the recipe it taste yummy. <br />Aunty Yochana I think you r pretty busy but do hope that you will reply my e-mail soon. <br /><br />Thks for sharing your recipe & experience. <br /><br />Best Regards, <br />Christina PohAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-58179941590404166872009-03-26T23:26:00.000+08:002009-03-26T23:26:00.000+08:00Hi Yochana, I tried cooking the kaya but how to te...Hi Yochana, <BR/>I tried cooking the kaya but how to tell whether the kaya is cooked? I kept tasting it during cooking but guess this is not the correct way. Also, I could not get the smooth texture & colour similar to the picture but it tasted yummy. Thanks for the recipe.<BR/><BR/>CindyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-64630408833836986422009-02-16T21:18:00.000+08:002009-02-16T21:18:00.000+08:00Thanks Aunty Yochana i will try again...thanks for...Thanks Aunty Yochana i will try again...thanks for the advise<BR/><BR/>regards<BR/>evonAdrianThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12132156969911716612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-50452434034124724072009-02-16T19:41:00.000+08:002009-02-16T19:41:00.000+08:00Hi evon,You have to us double boiler and also keep...Hi evon,<BR/><BR/>You have to us double boiler and also keep stirring to get a smooth texture.<BR/><BR/>rgdsAunty Yochanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07265525349059979821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-73024438416368436762009-02-16T18:10:00.000+08:002009-02-16T18:10:00.000+08:00Hi..Aunty Yochana,I have tried your Kaya recipe to...Hi..Aunty Yochana,<BR/><BR/>I have tried your Kaya recipe today but i cant get the smooth texture like yours.. :( Need your advise aunty Yochana..i follow all your method. Can i use Double to stir it? Instead of put inside the steamer to steam it?<BR/><BR/>Thanks s lot<BR/><BR/>regards<BR/>evonAdrianThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12132156969911716612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-91326165551696469562008-02-21T17:28:00.000+08:002008-02-21T17:28:00.000+08:00hi Monkeyping,Pour the liquid into a sieve and wha...hi Monkeyping,<BR/><BR/>Pour the liquid into a sieve and whatever residue is left behind, discard it. This helps to make the kaya smooth.<BR/><BR/>rgdsAunty Yochanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07265525349059979821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-16734722182114362242008-02-21T14:46:00.000+08:002008-02-21T14:46:00.000+08:00Hello aunty!I'm new here; my friend just introduce...Hello aunty!<BR/>I'm new here; my friend just introduce this place to me and it's fantastic! <BR/><BR/>Would like to ask u what you mean by 'strain through a sieve'? <BR/><BR/>Thanks loads,<BR/>Monkeypingmonkey!https://www.blogger.com/profile/09660017105317310888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-74400940679588000952008-02-01T13:46:00.000+08:002008-02-01T13:46:00.000+08:00Hi Kasia,yes pandan leaves will give it the colour...Hi Kasia,<BR/><BR/>yes pandan leaves will give it the colour, taste and smell. Frozen ones are no good. Buy some pandan paste instead.<BR/><BR/>rgds.Aunty Yochanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07265525349059979821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-75253796627860990502008-02-01T05:36:00.000+08:002008-02-01T05:36:00.000+08:00Hi Yochana,Thank you for your answer and your tip ...Hi Yochana,<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your answer and your tip :-) <BR/>I have another question- pandan leaves give only color or flavor too? You make so many sweets with pandan leaves, panda paste ecc.- it is something new for me and unfortunately I found here only frozen pandan leaves…<BR/>KasiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-19526695341782721242008-01-27T17:31:00.000+08:002008-01-27T17:31:00.000+08:00Hi ,Hong kong flour is superfine and it's normally...Hi ,<BR/><BR/>Hong kong flour is superfine and it's normally used for steaming cakes and paus whereas cake flour is another low gluten flour that's normally for baking butter cakes.<BR/><BR/>Pandan paste and green tea powder are easily available. If you don't have, just use green colouring will do.<BR/><BR/>rgdsAunty Yochanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07265525349059979821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-34869257930770139012008-01-27T17:26:00.000+08:002008-01-27T17:26:00.000+08:00Hi Kasia,No..don't use frozen pandan leaves. The ...Hi Kasia,<BR/><BR/>No..don't use frozen pandan leaves. The kaya will turn greyish instead of greenish. What you should do next time is to use dark caramel by putting 2 tablespoon of sugar into the wok, fry till caramel then scoop into the kaya and stir till evenly mixed. Add in only when kaya is about to be ready. Cook till kaya has a nice caramel colour.<BR/><BR/>rgds.Aunty Yochanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07265525349059979821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-79776451994809167352008-01-27T05:30:00.000+08:002008-01-27T05:30:00.000+08:00Hi Yochana,I tried to make it, but Pandan leaves d...Hi Yochana,<BR/><BR/>I tried to make it, but Pandan leaves didn’t colour my Kaya- why? I bought frozen Pandan leaves and then I made all as it was describet in the recipe… <BR/><BR/>KasiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com