gaa3 jaang1 zoeng3咖央醬咖央酱
Jyutpinggaa3 jaang1 zoeng3
Yalega yāang jeung
Definition
Kaya; coconut jam.
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How it's used
Commonly associated with Southeast Asian breakfast culture, this spread is a staple in local cha chaan tengs. It is made from coconut milk, eggs, and sugar, resulting in a rich, custard-like texture. While often called coconut jam in English, locals almost exclusively use the term 咖央醬 to describe it.
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zeon1樽jēunExamples
I really like eating kaya toast.
Where did you buy this jar of coconut jam?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with standard fruit jams like strawberry or apricot, as the texture and flavor profile are significantly creamier and more egg-based.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
