Kanom Sang Kaya
Thai Coconut Custard
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2 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons whole cloves
2 cups coconut cream
1 cup water
1/2 cup palm sugar chopped
1 cup coconut milk
3 eggs, lightly beaten
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
Method
1. Preheat the oven to warm 160C (315F/Gas 2-3)
2. Place spices, cream and water in a medium pan
3. Bring to simmering point; reduce the heat to very low and leave for 5 minutes to allow the spices to flavour the liquid.
4. Add the sugar and coconut milk to the pan
5. return to low heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
6. Whisk the eggs and egg yolks in a medium bowl until combined
7. Pour the spiced mixture over the eggs
8. stir to combine
9. Strain into a jug
10. discard the whole spices
11. Pour the custard mixture into eight l/2 cup dishes
12. Place in a baking dish; pour in hot water to come halfway up the sides.
12. Bake for 40-45 minutes.
Serving
1. Insert a knife in the centre of one of the custards to check if they are set; the mixture should be only slightly wobbly
2. Carefully remove the custards from the baking dish
3. Serve hot or chilled Serve with toasted coconut shreds for a special occasion.
Storage time: The custards will keep, covered and refrigerated,
for up to three days. | 
