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How to Make Yema
This is a recipe for Yema.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 7 pieces egg yolks
- 1 can condensed milk ((14 oz.))
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 5 tablespoons chopped walnuts or peanuts
Instructions
- 1
Combine egg yolks and condensed milk. Mix well.
- 2
Add chopped walnuts. Whisk until well blended.
- 3
Melt butter in a cooking pot or pan. Pour the egg yolk mistuxe into the pan.
- 4
Continue to cook until the consistency becomes very thick to the point that it can easily form a shape when molded.
- 5
Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Let it cool down.
- 6
Cut the cellophane into 3x3 inch pieces. Scoop 1 tablespoons of mixture and place at the middle of the cellophane. Wrap the yema while molding to form a pyramid shape piece (note: watch the video for details). Continue to wrap the yema until all the mixture are consumed.
- 7
Serve . Share and enjoy.