Kaya toast
Kaya toast is a dish consisting of two slices of toast with butter and kaya (coconut jam), commonly served alongside coffee and soft-boiled eggs. Originating from Singapore, the dish is commonly consumed during breakfast. It became integrated into kopi tiam (coffee shop) culture, being widely available in food chains such as Ya Kun Kaya Toast, Killiney Kopitiam and Breadtalk's Toast Box.
Ingredients
- For the Kaya Jam:
- 4 yolks
- 1/3 cups coconut cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 fresh pandan leaves, tied into a knot
- 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
- For the Kaya Toast:
- 2 slices white bread
- 1 1/2 tablespoons salted butter, thinly sliced
- 1 large soft boiled egg, for serving
- Dark soy sauce, for serving
Preparation
- Gather the ingredients.
- Cut the crusts from the bread, then toast in a skillet or toaster until golden on both sides.
- Lay te thinly-sliced butter over one slice of toast, then spread the kaya jam over the other slice.
- Sandwich the toast together and slice in half. Serve with a soft boiled egg and season with the dark soy sauce.
