Kaya Jam (retail) in NYC?

[GaijinGirl]

Until I can get to Jing Fong's, anyone know a place that I can get Kaya Jam in a jar? TIA,

--Janet

[Pan]

You should be able to get some at Udon's Thai-Indonesian store on Bayard St., among other places.

[Suzanne F]

What is Kaya Jam?

[GaijinGirl]

From what I've been told, it's a eggy/custardy coconut jam - sounds absolutely yummers! (Haven't tried it yet, though.) Pan - you're right --- I'll have to try Udons. :)

[Suzanne F]

If it's used at all in Japanese food, you might try Sunrise Market. A branch opened recently on Broome Street in Soho, and they've got all kinds of wonderful stuff.

[Pan]

Suzanne, Kaya is Malaysian and has nothing whatsoever to do with Japanese food. I would be willing to bet that Sunrise doesn't carry it, but I believe that Hong Kong Supermarket and the Vietnamese store on Mulberry St. between Bayard and Canal, in addition to Udon's, would have it.

Kaya is indeed a rich coconut custard sort of jam spread. You'd like it!

[Laksa]

At the store, you'll probably find two varieties of kaya, one a green, pandan flavored one, and an orange colored (not flavored with orange) one.

I prefer the green variety that comes in a jar. I'll eat the orange one (typically comes in a can, made by Yeo's) in a pinch, but I find the taste of egg a little overpowering.