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pandan custard in a bowl with donuts.

Pandan Custard (Sangkaya)


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  • Author: Suwanee
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Thai Pandan Custard, also known as Sangkaya, is a traditional Thai dessert best known for its rich and creamy texture, infused with the aromatic essence of pandan leaves. 


Ingredients

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  • 4 egg yolks (4 large eggs or 5 small eggs)
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons tapioca starch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup pandan juice
  • Pandan extract. As needed


Instructions

1. Make pandan juice. If using fresh pandan leaves, chop them into 1-inch pieces, place them in a food processor with water, and blitz until they are chopped small. Strain the mixture over a cheesecloth or a fine mesh sieve to a beautiful green juice.  

We'll be using this thin liquid and discard the pandan paste fibers. If using store-bought juice, skip this step.

2. Combine Ingredients. Combine coconut milk, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, tapioca starch, salt, sugar, and pandan juice in a saucepan. Whisk until smooth.

3. Add the pandan extract. Use as much as you'd like for the green color. Whisk some more until you have the color green of choice.

4. Cook over medium heat. Place the saucepan over medium heat, pour the mixture into a saucepan, and stir until the sugar dissolves and the pandan egg mixture thickens.  

5. Allows mixture to thicken. Lower the temperature to medium-low heat and keep stirring. Use a whisk to lift the surface of the custard and see if you get a thick custard-like texture. You want it thick but not stiff peaks thick.

6. Serve Warm. Remove from heat. Wait for the custard to cool down for a couple of minutes. Use a rubber spatula to scrape out all the gooey goodness, and serve warm in a small bowl. Serve with your choice of accompaniments, such as Chinese donuts, bread, or croissants. 

Serving Tips. If serving many guests, use smaller bowls for individual servings so guests can have their own to prevent double dipping! (;

Notes

  • If you have duck eggs, use them for a richer flavor profile.
  • Add pandan extract for a more intense pandan flavor and vibrant green color.
  • Use pandan essence to enhance the aroma and taste of the custard. See the image below for pandan bottles to grab at the Asian market.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: stovetop
  • Cuisine: Thai