Coconut jam
A jar of matamís sa báo from the Philippines | |
| Alternative names | |
|---|---|
| Type | Spread, dip |
| Region or state | Malaysia & Singapore |
| Associated cuisine | Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei, Philippines, and Thailand, Samoa |
| Created by | Portuguese diaspora in Malay World |
| 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.